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AUM 261X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,727 mi
Last recorded104,727 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUM 261X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 104,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 104,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 103,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,474 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,474 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2016 100,758 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive car floor area (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 May 2014 95,600 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight wear front tyres inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2007 87,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 85,622 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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AUM 261X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AUM 261X, 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 AUM 261X registered?

AUM 261X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1982.

Is AUM 261X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUM 261X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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