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TKU 417Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,157 mi
Last recorded92,157 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKU 417Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 92,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 91,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,691 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 88,688 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 88,299 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 88,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 88,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 87,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 86,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 84,067 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 84,059 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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TKU 417Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 417Y, 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 417Y registered?

TKU 417Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 1982.

Is TKU 417Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKU 417Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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