1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A246 THM
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 147,826 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A246 THM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 147,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A246 THM Mileage History
- 16/12/2021147,418 mi
- 21/12/2022147,826 mi+408 mi
Average of roughly 403 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A246 THM 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 (A246 THM) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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