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MYV 40X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,027 mi
Last recorded131,027 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYV 40X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 131,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 130,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 129,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 129,227 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2007 127,633 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 127,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2006 126,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 126,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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MYV 40X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYV 40X, 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 MYV 40X registered?

MYV 40X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1982.

Is MYV 40X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYV 40X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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