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ALR 804Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,222 mi
Last recorded52,222 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALR 804Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 52,222 miles

Front wings has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Please note the car has has slight corrosion in various areas ,not considered excessive

Pass 31 May 2012 52,613 miles

Car has slight corrossion in all areas - All ok and solid .light corrossion on front wings @ the bottom particular

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,753 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,221 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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ALR 804Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ALR 804Y, 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 ALR 804Y registered?

ALR 804Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is ALR 804Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALR 804Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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