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AOY 436Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

265,898 mi
Last recorded265,898 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOY 436Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2011 265,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 265,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 265,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 266,175 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 259,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 253,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 245,265 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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AOY 436Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AOY 436Y, 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 AOY 436Y registered?

AOY 436Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is AOY 436Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOY 436Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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