1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · ELD 400Y
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1983. Recorded mileage 164,424 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,424 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
ELD 400Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 164,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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ELD 400Y Mileage History
- 26/08/2022161,443 mi
- 07/09/2023164,424 mi+2,981 mi
- 07/09/2023164,424 mi
Average of roughly 2,890 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ELD 400Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Golf (ELD 400Y) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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