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ALB 995Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,926 mi
Last recorded68,926 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 995Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 68,028 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 67,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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ALB 995Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALB 995Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALB 995Y?

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What year was ALB 995Y registered?

ALB 995Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is ALB 995Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALB 995Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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