1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A206 DPM
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1983. Recorded mileage 128,133 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1780cc
A206 DPM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 128,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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A206 DPM Mileage History
- 03/09/2025128,133 mi
- 16/09/2025128,133 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A206 DPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (A206 DPM) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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