1983 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · RIB 3039
1983 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/06/1983. Recorded mileage 147,194 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1780cc
RIB 3039 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 147,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 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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RIB 3039 Mileage History
- 05/07/2022147,192 mi
- 05/07/2022147,192 mi
- 26/06/2023147,194 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/2023147,194 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RIB 3039 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 (RIB 3039) between July 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”.
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