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AFK 497Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,625 mi
Last recorded60,625 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 497Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,398 miles

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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AFK 497Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AFK 497Y, 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 AFK 497Y?

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What year was AFK 497Y registered?

AFK 497Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is AFK 497Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFK 497Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFK 497Y have outstanding finance?

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