1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · A438 AFG
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 112,866 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1457cc
A438 AFG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2022
- 112,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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A438 AFG Mileage History
- 05/10/2022112,865 mi
- 12/10/2022112,866 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 51 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A438 AFG 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 (A438 AFG) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2022 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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