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MYF 691X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYF 691X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,766 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 105,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021
Pass 11 Jun 2020 104,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 104,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around n/s/r axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed inc brake pipes, unable to fully visually inspect

Pass 15 May 2018 104,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

note , unable to fully insect all brake pipes and under side of vehicle due to thick underseal

Fail 15 May 2018 104,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

note , unable to fully insect all brake pipes and under side of vehicle due to thick underseal

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed refitted legal plates after mot, please note plates that have been removed are not legal (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 May 2017 103,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes to fuel filter deteriorated

note; unable to fully inspect underside due to amount of underseal

Fail 5 May 2017 103,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both front and rear (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes to fuel filter deteriorated

note; unable to fully inspect underside due to amount of underseal

Pass 20 May 2016 102,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2016 102,279 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,252 miles

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing but buckle works correctly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 101,249 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Feb 2011 101,249 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,072 miles

both front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front inner valance corroded but will not hole

o/s/f inner wing near shocker mount corroded but will not hole

o/s/f seat belt buckle outer cover missing but operation not affected

slight blow from front section of exhaust

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Dec 2009 100,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake hose ferrulers starting to corrode

front inner valance corroded but wont hole

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f inner wing near shocker mount corroded but wont hole

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing but operates correctly

slight blow cfrom exhaust at front

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,313 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

in my opinion the rear wheels are too wide for the tyres fitted

suspension obviously lowered with minimal suspension travel

Fail 27 Jul 2007 93,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

in my opinion the rear wheels are too wide for the tyres fitted

suspension obviously lowered with minimal suspension travel

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 92,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 92,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

offside front bump stop damaged

seat belt buckle outer case missing not effecting opperation

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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MYF 691X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MYF 691X, 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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MYF 691X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1982.

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