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Front Inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle under sealed, unable to fully inspect
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle has had suspension modified and has vertical play when wheels hanging free. For the same reason the steering rack arms to track rod ends are at an angel causing slight knocking when steering is rocked
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
slight play front and rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering column top bush
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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A173 OBK is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 A173 OBK, 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 A173 OBK registered?
A173 OBK is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A173 OBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A173 OBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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