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VPL 70Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,704 mi
Last recorded15,704 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPL 70Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 15,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 15,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 14,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 13,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 12,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 5,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 2,980 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 14 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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VPL 70Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPL 70Y, 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 VPL 70Y?

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What year was VPL 70Y registered?

VPL 70Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VPL 70Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPL 70Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPL 70Y have outstanding finance?

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