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ALY 641Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,615 mi
Last recorded128,615 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALY 641Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 128,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 128,304 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 128,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear brake balance limit only just met - 28%

Fail 4 Jan 2017 127,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake balance limit only just met - 28%

Pass 8 Jan 2016 124,241 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 125,104 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 125,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ALY 641Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ALY 641Y, 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 ALY 641Y?

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What year was ALY 641Y registered?

ALY 641Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is ALY 641Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALY 641Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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