1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Petrol · A334 GLD
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 157,762 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A334 GLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/02/2024
- 157,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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A334 GLD Mileage History
- 01/03/2022155,875 mi
- 01/03/2022155,875 mi
- 21/03/2023157,476 mi+1,601 mi
- 22/03/2023157,476 mi
- 22/02/2024157,762 mi+286 mi
Average of roughly 953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A334 GLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (A334 GLD) between March 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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