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A161 THX

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,629 mi
Last recorded44,629 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,629 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,566 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,389 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 44,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 44,255 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A161 THX is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A161 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A161 THX registered?

A161 THX is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 1983.

Is A161 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A161 THX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A161 THX have outstanding finance?

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