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A8 GLF

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 97,038 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 96,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2023 96,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 96,386 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 96,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 96,209 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 96,155 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 96,155 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,034 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake excess travel

Pass 25 May 2018 95,862 miles

Advise offside front tyre worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 95,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 95,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 94,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low

Pass 18 May 2013 94,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 94,445 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 94,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 93,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,219 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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A8 GLF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 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 A8 GLF, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 GLF registered?

A8 GLF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A8 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GLF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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