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MUY 85X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,382 mi
Last recorded142,382 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 85X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 142,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 141,523 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 140,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 138,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 138,932 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 135,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 135,756 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 132,586 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 132,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 131,456 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 131,456 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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MUY 85X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MUY 85X, 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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MUY 85X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1982.

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