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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1983 · 1,780 cc

83 LOWMOT history

83 LOW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1983. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 205,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

83 LOW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
205,198 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
83 LOW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,780 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
31 Dec 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

83 LOW was last recorded at 205,198 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,292 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
906 miles
Average per year
1,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,198 miles
  • 2022 – 204,292 miles
  • 2021 – 203,755 miles
  • 2020 – 202,752 miles
  • 2018 – 202,379 miles
  • 2016 – 200,443 miles
  • 2014 – 200,148 miles
  • 2013 – 199,335 miles
  • 2012 – 197,511 miles
  • 2010 – 196,316 miles
  • 2009 – 195,605 miles
  • 2008 – 194,220 miles
  • 2006 – 187,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,198 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,198 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    205,198 miles
    Test number
    169971810549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass204,292 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,292 miles
    Test number
    618775027872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,755 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    203,755 miles
    Test number
    745747689812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail203,752 miles (+1,000)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,752 miles
    Test number
    163899104885
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,752 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    202,752 miles
    Test number
    984108545510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass202,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    202,379 miles
    Test number
    677673592512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail202,379 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,379 miles
    Test number
    506619115907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    406938975269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass200,443 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    200,443 miles
    Test number
    956494734669
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass200,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    200,148 miles
    Test number
    216815874231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail200,148 miles (+813)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,148 miles
    Test number
    417199264243
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass199,335 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    199,335 miles
    Test number
    656437123236
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust center mounting rubber split
    • NoteFront direction indicators have been placed very close to the center of the vehicle
    • NoteOffside front floor pan to sill corroding

  13. Fail199,335 miles (+1,824)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,335 miles
    Test number
    359294913232
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust center mounting rubber split
    • NoteFront direction indicators have been placed very close to the center of the vehicle
    • NoteOffside front floor pan to sill corroding

  14. Pass197,511 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    197,511 miles
    Test number
    225066782460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail197,500 miles (+1,184)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,500 miles
    Test number
    156010322084
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear seats removed, seat belts still fitted

  16. Pass196,316 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    196,316 miles
    Test number
    311954220243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass195,605 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    195,605 miles
    Test number
    102447299158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass194,220 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    194,220 miles
    Test number
    172812608137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail194,205 miles (+6,869)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,205 miles
    Test number
    772204598026
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  20. Pass187,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    187,336 miles
    Test number
    781438896273
    • NoteFuel pipe at pump perrished

  21. Fail187,336 miles4 dangerous13 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,336 miles
    Test number
    270069486217
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe at pump perrished
    • NoteLow effort at offside rear brake

Questions about 83 LOW

What vehicle is registration 83 LOW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 83 LOW on a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 83 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 83 LOW expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 83 LOW?
The MOT on 83 LOW expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 83 LOW done?
83 LOW was recorded at 205,198 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 1,091 miles a year.
Has 83 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 83 LOW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on 83 LOW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 83 LOW find?
83 LOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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