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When is the MOT due for A131 HVT?

The MOT for A131 HVT is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of A131 HVT?

The recorded mileage for A131 HVT is 129,624 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A131 HVT ULEZ compliant?

No, A131 HVT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A131 HVT

A131 HVT

1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1983. Recorded mileage 129,624 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1983 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 26/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 129,624 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 129,624 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1983
Engine: 1780cc

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A131 HVT Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
129,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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A131 HVT Mileage History

06/12/2006124,894 mi
11/12/2006124,894 mi
08/09/2008124,907 mi+13 mi
08/09/2008124,907 mi
08/08/2009125,333 mi+426 mi
10/09/2010126,649 mi+1,316 mi
12/04/2012126,935 mi+286 mi
24/05/2013127,587 mi+652 mi
24/05/2013127,619 mi+32 mi
27/05/2014128,465 mi+846 mi
30/05/2015128,790 mi+325 mi
26/05/2016129,080 mi+290 mi
22/07/2022129,246 mi+166 mi
28/07/2023129,324 mi+78 mi
31/07/2023129,324 mi
28/08/2025129,542 mi+218 mi
25/08/2026129,624 mi+82 mi

Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

A131 HVT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 11:14

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (A131 HVT) between December 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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