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XGU 717Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 717Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 136,639 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 135,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 135,449 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 135,344 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 135,140 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 135,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2016 135,006 miles

Offside Front Metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 134,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 134,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 134,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 134,513 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 134,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 134,508 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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XGU 717Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XGU 717Y, 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

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What year was XGU 717Y registered?

XGU 717Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is XGU 717Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGU 717Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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