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NEU 565Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEU 565Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 101,015 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 100,870 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 100,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 100,857 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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NEU 565Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NEU 565Y, 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

How do I check the history of NEU 565Y?

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What year was NEU 565Y registered?

NEU 565Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is NEU 565Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEU 565Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NEU 565Y have outstanding finance?

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