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MYW 606X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

24,965 mi
Last recorded24,965 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYW 606X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 24,965 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 24,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,534 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 21,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,319 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 21,318 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,088 miles

all tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,660 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 20,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,712 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 19,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,519 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 19,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2006 19,510 miles

Near side rear tyre sidewalls and tread are perished

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

Off side front tyre sidewalls are starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,454 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 19,449 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perrished

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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MYW 606X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MYW 606X, 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 MYW 606X registered?

MYW 606X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1982.

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