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XLH 739X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLH 739X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,804 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fron to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

surface corrosion to both door steps

surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 28 May 2013 94,804 miles

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fron to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

surface corrosion to both door steps

surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished and poor condition

rear exhaust box leaking exhaust gases

Fail 24 Oct 2011 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished and poor condition

offside front tyre inner sidewall perished and poor condition

rear exhaust box leaking exhaust gases

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,331 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,046 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 87,276 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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XLH 739X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLH 739X, 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 XLH 739X registered?

XLH 739X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is XLH 739X safe to buy?

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