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ARH 273X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,042 mi
Last recorded108,042 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 273X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 108,042 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,037 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2006 108,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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ARH 273X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARH 273X, 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 ARH 273X registered?

ARH 273X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 1982.

Is ARH 273X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARH 273X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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