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TEW 415X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,134 mi
Last recorded71,134 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEW 415X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,134 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 16 Oct 2021 71,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,989 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak from centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Small coolant leak coming from engine. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lamps inoperative.

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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TEW 415X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 TEW 415X, 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 TEW 415X registered?

TEW 415X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 1982.

Is TEW 415X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEW 415X shows 3 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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