1984 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A541 AJM
1984 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1984. Recorded mileage 131,348 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A541 AJM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 131,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A541 AJM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Volkswagen Golf (A541 AJM) between May 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
A541 AJM Mileage History
- 29/05/2025131,324 mi
- 30/05/2025131,324 mi
- 27/03/2026131,348 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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