1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A312 MKL
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 88,777 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A312 MKL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 88,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A312 MKL 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 Golf (A312 MKL) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
A312 MKL Mileage History
- 17/06/202288,317 mi
- 02/04/202488,770 mi+453 mi
- 09/05/202488,776 mi+6 mi
- 16/05/202488,777 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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