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A164 SRP

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,694 mi
Last recorded40,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA164 SRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 40,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 40,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to windscreen not in zone A or B

Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to windscreen not in zone A or B

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,509 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A164 SRP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A164 SRP, 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 A164 SRP registered?

A164 SRP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A164 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A164 SRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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