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TCD 588X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 588X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 109,087 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 107,897 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 107,894 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Fixing bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 160,817 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 160,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TCD 588X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCD 588X, 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 TCD 588X registered?

TCD 588X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1982.

Is TCD 588X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCD 588X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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