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ABW 63X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,316 mi
Last recorded200,316 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 63X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2008 200,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advanced corrosion on all chassis rails, floorpans & suspension components

advanced corrosion on both sills, inner & outer

both headlamp beam definitions weak

front coil springs corroded

fuel lines front to rear corroded

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

wipers slow

Pass 29 Oct 2007 199,340 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 199,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 197,346 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 197,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 197,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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ABW 63X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ABW 63X, 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 ABW 63X registered?

ABW 63X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ABW 63X safe to buy?

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