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MHU 325Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Multi-colour Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,689 mi
Last recorded211,689 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHU 325Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 211,689 miles

non standard springs / struts fitted front + rear -- wiper blade rubbers beginning to split -- extensive welding repairs by rear axle mounting areas - ok at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2011 201,040 miles

both front floors beginning to corrode -- steel brake pipes beginning io corrode -- tape repair to n/s front wing -- hand brake efficiency just in limit

Fail 2 Feb 2011 201,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2010 194,098 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 194,098 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 181,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 177,406 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 171,441 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 171,441 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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MHU 325Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Multi-colour with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MHU 325Y, 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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What year was MHU 325Y registered?

MHU 325Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is MHU 325Y safe to buy?

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