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A193 WEG

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,135 mi
Last recorded177,135 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA193 WEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 177,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 176,890 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 172,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 168,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 167,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 165,044 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 159,485 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 149,156 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 149,150 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 146,680 miles

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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A193 WEG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,457cc 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 A193 WEG, 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 A193 WEG?

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What year was A193 WEG registered?

A193 WEG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A193 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A193 WEG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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