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XOY 302X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,990 mi
Last recorded177,990 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOY 302X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2010 177,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle heavilly undersealed very hard to check for corrosion. vehicle appears to have body filler to sill pannels again hard to check for corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2009 177,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in both steering rack arms

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

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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XOY 302X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XOY 302X, 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 XOY 302X registered?

XOY 302X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1982.

Is XOY 302X safe to buy?

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