1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · A587 KKM
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 143,087 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A587 KKM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2022
- 143,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A587 KKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (A587 KKM) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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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