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A171 LDF

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 135,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,771 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 134,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 134,367 miles

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 5 Jun 2019 134,077 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,571 miles

too low for RBT

Pass 23 Jun 2017 132,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 128,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 128,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,370 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 120,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 122,190 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 120,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 120,772 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small chip nsf headlight.

Fail 27 Mar 2010 120,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small chip nsf headlight.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 119,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small chip on osf headlight.

vehicle has slight under body rust.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 112,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2005
Fail 19 Jul 2005 105,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A171 LDF is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,626 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 A171 LDF, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A171 LDF registered?

A171 LDF is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 1984.

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