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TKU 416Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,226 mi
Last recorded40,226 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKU 416Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,226 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 39,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 38,784 miles

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed.

Pass 4 May 2017 38,114 miles

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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TKU 416Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKU 416Y, 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 TKU 416Y registered?

TKU 416Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is TKU 416Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKU 416Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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