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XEC 639Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,550 mi
Last recorded17,550 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEC 639Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,550 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 17,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,192 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 16,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,490 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED...........VEHICLE UNDER SIDE CORRODED.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,057 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 12,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,551 miles

1.nearside rear brake hose ends corroded.2.both parking brake cables cracking.3.corrosion=holed nearside front floor=spare wheel well.

fuel pipes corroded

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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XEC 639Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEC 639Y, 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.

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What year was XEC 639Y registered?

XEC 639Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XEC 639Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEC 639Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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