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AKX 446X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,794 mi
Last recorded121,794 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 446X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,794 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 121,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 121,724 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 121,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 121,705 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2014 121,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,705 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2013 121,705 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 121,705 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 121,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel cap temp measure

Pass 17 Jul 2010 121,702 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre beake pipes covered with grease

slight corrosion centre brake pipe to load valve

Fail 12 Jul 2010 121,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre beake pipes covered with grease

slight corrosion centre brake pipe to load valve

Pass 2 Jul 2009 121,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 121,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 121,207 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 121,222 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 121,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION AROUND O/S/REAR AXLE MOUNT

CORROSION ON BOTH OUTTER SILLS

N/S/R TYRE PERRISHED + SMALL RIP ON OUTTER WALL

O/S/R TYRE PERRISHED

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 446X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AKX 446X, 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.

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AKX 446X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1982.

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