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A183 YNY

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,414 mi
Last recorded185,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA183 YNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 185,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 185,224 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 185,181 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 184,108 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 183,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 182,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 183,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

metal ferrules on rear flexi brake pipes corroded not to excess at test

Pass 12 Jul 2007 181,926 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 181,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 180,986 miles

Ferrules on o/s rear flexible brake hose getting rusted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A183 YNY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A183 YNY, 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 A183 YNY registered?

A183 YNY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A183 YNY safe to buy?

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