1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · 83 LOW
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 205,198 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
83 LOW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2023
- 205,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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83 LOW Mileage History
- 20/01/2022204,292 mi
- 02/03/2023205,198 mi+906 mi
Average of roughly 816 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
83 LOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (83 LOW) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
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