1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A356 BNU
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 185,147 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A356 BNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 185,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A356 BNU Mileage History
- 17/08/2023182,368 mi
- 21/08/2024183,619 mi+1,251 mi
- 09/09/2024183,725 mi+106 mi
- 12/09/2025185,147 mi+1,422 mi
- 12/09/2025185,147 mi
Average of roughly 1,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A356 BNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (A356 BNU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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