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YUA 25X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUA 25X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,023 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,404 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,092 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 71,092 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 71,088 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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YUA 25X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YUA 25X, 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 YUA 25X registered?

YUA 25X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1982.

Is YUA 25X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUA 25X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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