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A163 AUJ

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,860 mi
Last recorded158,860 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA163 AUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 158,860 miles

Both sides front to rear inner and outter sills slightly corroded and deteriated

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive To rear all four shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides upper inner wheel arhes corroded and deteriated

Pass 30 Nov 2020 158,070 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 157,428 miles

underbody sealant applied

Pass 26 Jul 2018 155,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 154,385 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 154,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 152,939 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 152,939 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 151,777 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 151,749 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 149,926 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 149,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 149,347 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 148,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 148,133 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

n,s,f. tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 146,775 miles

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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A163 AUJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A163 AUJ, 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.

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A163 AUJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1983.

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