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MYE 290X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYE 290X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 98,115 miles

Exhaust system is corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system is corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,375 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2015 93,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,259 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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MYE 290X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 MYE 290X, 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 MYE 290X registered?

MYE 290X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1982.

Is MYE 290X safe to buy?

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