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TVU 602X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVU 602X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 73,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 72,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 66,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 61,122 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 61,122 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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TVU 602X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TVU 602X, 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 TVU 602X?

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What year was TVU 602X registered?

TVU 602X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is TVU 602X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVU 602X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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