1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A763 FAD
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 148,762 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A763 FAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 148,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A763 FAD 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 (A763 FAD) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A763 FAD Mileage History
- 22/07/2022148,327 mi
- 09/08/2023148,956 mi+629 mi
- 30/07/2024148,703 mi-253 mi
- 06/08/2025148,762 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 143 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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