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ADV 508Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 508Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 102,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 12,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,079 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 12,077 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 10,712 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 10,711 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 9,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 9,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ADV 508Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ADV 508Y, 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 ADV 508Y registered?

ADV 508Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is ADV 508Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 508Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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