1982 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · ABW 712X
1982 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1982. Recorded mileage 227,478 km. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 227,478 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ABW 712X Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2022
- 227,478 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ABW 712X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Golf (ABW 712X) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
ABW 712X Odometer History
- 01/09/2022227,369 km
- 07/09/2022227,478 km+109 km
Average of roughly 6,519 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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