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AOY 196Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,943 mi
Last recorded147,943 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 196Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 147,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 147,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe in front of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering rack mount cracked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,524 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 146,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 145,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,857 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 143,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 141,950 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rubber cracked and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber cracked and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 141,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 140,359 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 139,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 138,911 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 138,293 miles

Oil leak

front bump stops n/s o/s worn

Coolant leak

Fail 12 May 2014 138,289 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front bump stops n/s o/s worn

Pass 20 May 2013 137,326 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 137,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 136,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2011 136,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 136,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 135,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 133,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four flexi brake hose ferrules starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2009 133,799 miles

all four flexi brake hose ferrules starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2007 132,728 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 132,728 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 129,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs pitted

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear brake slightly binding

some corrosion both front coil springs

some movement steering rack bushes

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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AOY 196Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AOY 196Y, 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.

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AOY 196Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is AOY 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOY 196Y shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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