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MMW 56X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMW 56X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 58,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 58,350 miles

Central Lower Fuel pipe leaking UNDER FLOOR (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,110 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HANGER RUBBER PERISHED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,854 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,914 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r/ brakes could be better

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 16,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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MMW 56X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MMW 56X, 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

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What year was MMW 56X registered?

MMW 56X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1982.

Is MMW 56X safe to buy?

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