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1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A440 GLN

A440 GLN

1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1983. Recorded mileage 118,345 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/08/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1781cc

A440 GLN Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2023
  • 118,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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A440 GLN Mileage History

  1. 08/08/2022118,029 mi
  2. 08/08/2022118,029 mi
  3. 15/08/2023118,345 mi+316 mi

Average of roughly 310 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

A440 GLN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (A440 GLN) between August 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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