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A180 GEH

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,362 mi
Last recorded157,362 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA180 GEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 157,362 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 157,308 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 157,212 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 156,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,787 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 156,227 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 156,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 155,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 154,961 miles

BRAKE MEASUREMENTS= service brake efficiency: 51%

brake control/master cylinder/booster system non standard

front service brake only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

vehicle as had many alterations and modifications

Fail 3 Sep 2014 154,960 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake control/master cylinder/booster system non standard

vehicle as had many alterations and modifications

Fail 6 Jun 2014 154,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake control/master cylinder/booster system non standard

vehicle as had many alterations and modifications

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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A180 GEH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A180 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A180 GEH?

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What year was A180 GEH registered?

A180 GEH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A180 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A180 GEH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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