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ALF 545Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,115 mi
Last recorded56,115 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 545Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 56,115 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 56,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,550 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 54,076 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,339 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 52,339 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,457 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,456 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,621 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 49,621 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,866 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,094 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,691 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,704 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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ALF 545Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ALF 545Y, 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 ALF 545Y registered?

ALF 545Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1982.

Is ALF 545Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 545Y shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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