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A174 GTJ

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,286 mi
Last recorded170,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA174 GTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 168,393 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 168,378 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 162,466 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 159,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,004 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 155,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 153,737 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner steering arm/rack (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 153,731 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure pinch/bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner steering arm/rack (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 153,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 153,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 153,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 153,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 GTJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GTJ, 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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A174 GTJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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