1983 Volkswagen Santana 1.9L Petrol · A143 OYD
1983 Volkswagen Santana (1.9L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 156,839 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SANTANA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A143 OYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 156,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A143 OYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Santana (A143 OYD) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 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 (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
A143 OYD Mileage History
- 10/10/2022148,924 mi
- 13/10/2023154,108 mi+5,184 mi
- 07/10/2024156,836 mi+2,728 mi
- 14/10/2024156,839 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,935 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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