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A16 VOE

1983 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,407 mi
Last recorded155,407 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 155,407 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 155,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 154,542 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 151,301 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 150,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 148,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 146,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 145,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 143,717 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 143,714 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 137,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 132,243 miles

o/s/f top suspension leg bearing appears tight in operation with wheels off ground

Pass 2 Aug 2007 130,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 127,518 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 127,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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A16 VOE is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A16 VOE, 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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What year was A16 VOE registered?

A16 VOE is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 November 1983.

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