1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · 56 NJ
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1984. Recorded mileage 96,406 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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56 NJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2015
- 96,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
56 NJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (56 NJ) between June 2009 and August 2015.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
56 NJ Mileage History
- 10/06/200991,923 mi
- 04/06/201091,515 mi-408 mi
- 04/06/201091,520 mi+5 mi
- 15/09/201193,126 mi+1,606 mi
- 22/09/201193,126 mi
- 16/08/201494,816 mi+1,690 mi
- 19/08/201596,406 mi+1,590 mi
Average of roughly 724 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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