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SWE 575Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWE 575Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 145,399 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 145,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 142,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 133,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 133,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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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SWE 575Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWE 575Y, 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 SWE 575Y?

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What year was SWE 575Y registered?

SWE 575Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is SWE 575Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWE 575Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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