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A174 GEH

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA174 GEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 136,390 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 136,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 134,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 129,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 109,897 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 109,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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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A174 GEH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A174 GEH, 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 A174 GEH registered?

A174 GEH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A174 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A174 GEH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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