1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · DIW 5180
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1983. Recorded mileage 216,197 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DIW 5180 Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2021
- 216,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DIW 5180 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (DIW 5180) between April 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DIW 5180 Mileage History
- 28/04/2006207,238 mi
- 30/08/2012207,238 mi
- 29/08/2013207,714 mi+476 mi
- 03/09/2013207,714 mi
- 21/08/2014208,274 mi+560 mi
- 03/09/2014208,281 mi+7 mi
- 25/08/2015208,888 mi+607 mi
- 03/11/2016210,349 mi+1,461 mi
- 15/11/2016210,349 mi
- 16/11/2017212,884 mi+2,535 mi
- 20/11/2017212,884 mi
- 05/10/2018216,729 mi+3,845 mi
- 08/10/2018216,061 mi-668 mi
- 20/08/2021216,194 mi+133 mi
- 01/11/2021216,196 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/2021216,197 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 577 miles per year across 16 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: 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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