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AKX 191X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,881 mi
Last recorded16,881 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 191X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,881 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 16,762 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,618 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,557 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2007 16,453 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 16,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AKX 191X 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 83.3%.

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 AKX 191X, 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 AKX 191X registered?

AKX 191X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1982.

Is AKX 191X safe to buy?

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