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MOU 506Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,145 mi
Last recorded168,145 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 506Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2009 168,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front shocks 2 1/2 bounces

horn poor

slight interaction of rear lamps

weak beam pattern on n/s/f lamp.

rear silencer rubbers splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2008 167,637 miles

ENGINE GETTINT HOT,FANS NOT WORKING?

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION,SUSPENSION,BODYWORK ETC

PLAY IN BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 18 Jan 2008 167,637 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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)

ENGINE GETTINT HOT,FANS NOT WORKING?

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION,SUSPENSION,BODYWORK ETC

PLAY IN BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 167,631 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 167,631 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS,REAR INNER SILLS BECOMING WEAK UNDER VEHICLE.

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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MOU 506Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MOU 506Y, 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 MOU 506Y registered?

MOU 506Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 November 1982.

Is MOU 506Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOU 506Y shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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