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ARY 211Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

223 mi
Last recorded223 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARY 211Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2015 223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 191 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012
Pass 9 May 2009 145,359 miles

exhaust slight blow at middle joint noted

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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ARY 211Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ARY 211Y, 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 ARY 211Y registered?

ARY 211Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 1982.

Is ARY 211Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARY 211Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARY 211Y have outstanding finance?

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