MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
underbody sealant applied
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)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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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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