1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A277 DGM
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 136,854 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A277 DGM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 136,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A277 DGM Mileage History
- 01/08/2024136,852 mi
- 18/07/2025136,854 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A277 DGM 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 (A277 DGM) between August 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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