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XLO 592X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,805 mi
Last recorded38,805 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLO 592X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 38,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 38,760 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 38,760 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle temp repaire carried out will need further attention (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,592 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 154,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 154,228 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 154,228 miles

advise vehicle has extensive welding repairs to under body and suspension mounts and is heavily undersealed also extensive mechanical repairs and evidence of brake repairs it has a noisy engine and slight smoke emission from exhaust

Fail 9 Mar 2006 154,228 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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XLO 592X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLO 592X, 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 XLO 592X registered?

XLO 592X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 1982.

Is XLO 592X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLO 592X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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