1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A481 GLD
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1983. Recorded mileage 123,826 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1781cc
A481 GLD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 123,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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A481 GLD Mileage History
- 25/03/2022123,825 mi
- 06/07/2022123,826 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
A481 GLD 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 (A481 GLD) between March 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 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: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper moving slowly and stopping (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
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