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AEX 136X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,451 mi
Last recorded120,451 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEX 136X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,324 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel pump mount split

Fail 7 Sep 2010 96,884 miles

Rear brakes 24% out of balance

Front discs slightly pitted

O/S/F tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,884 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

O/S/F tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Rear brakes 24% out of balance

Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,879 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 96,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

signs of fuel leaking from pump

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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AEX 136X 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 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 AEX 136X, 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

How do I check the history of AEX 136X?

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What year was AEX 136X registered?

AEX 136X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1982.

Is AEX 136X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEX 136X shows 6 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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