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XEW 798X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

137,837 mi
Last recorded137,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEW 798X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2006 137,837 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 137,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats missing

Fail 24 Jan 2006 137,837 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XEW 798X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 XEW 798X, 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 XEW 798X?

You can check the full history of XEW 798X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XEW 798X registered?

XEW 798X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XEW 798X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEW 798X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEW 798X have outstanding finance?

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