1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · JFL 468Y
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1983. Recorded mileage 94,014 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1780cc
JFL 468Y Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2021
- 94,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JFL 468Y Mileage History
- 23/01/200778,957 mi
- 17/01/200886,217 mi+7,260 mi
- 22/01/200886,405 mi+188 mi
- 27/05/200993,155 mi+6,750 mi
- 11/08/202093,876 mi+721 mi
- 12/08/202093,878 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/202194,014 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 1,036 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
JFL 468Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (JFL 468Y) between January 2007 and August 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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