MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system is corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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 ()
Oil leak
rear exhaust mounting deteriorating
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for MYE 290X shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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