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WMY 550Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,054 mi
Last recorded119,054 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMY 550Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 May 2010 119,054 miles

extensive welding to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2009 119,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 119,054 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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WMY 550Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WMY 550Y, 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 WMY 550Y?

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What year was WMY 550Y registered?

WMY 550Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is WMY 550Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMY 550Y shows 3 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 WMY 550Y have outstanding finance?

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