1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · A787 GDF
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1983. Recorded mileage 212,005 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A787 GDF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2021
- 212,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A787 GDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (A787 GDF) between May 2007 and August 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (41 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
A787 GDF Mileage History
- 04/05/2007206,837 mi
- 09/08/2008206,979 mi+142 mi
- 15/05/2012207,126 mi+147 mi
- 17/05/2012207,127 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2014207,848 mi+721 mi
- 20/03/2014207,848 mi
- 23/04/2015209,320 mi+1,472 mi
- 24/05/2016209,453 mi+133 mi
- 27/05/2016209,453 mi
- 31/05/2017209,668 mi+215 mi
- 02/06/2017209,692 mi+24 mi
- 28/11/2018210,857 mi+1,165 mi
- 29/11/2018210,857 mi
- 12/08/2021212,005 mi+1,148 mi
- 23/08/2021212,005 mi
Average of roughly 361 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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