1982 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AFK 199X
1982 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1982. Recorded mileage 80,182 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AFK 199X Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2021
- 80,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AFK 199X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Golf (AFK 199X) between May 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AFK 199X Mileage History
- 12/05/200576,546 mi
- 11/05/200677,855 mi+1,309 mi
- 24/05/200779,629 mi+1,774 mi
- 24/05/200779,629 mi
- 23/05/200879,635 mi+6 mi
- 04/05/201679,636 mi+1 mi
- 04/05/201679,636 mi
- 23/04/201980,888 mi+1,252 mi
- 02/05/201980,889 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/202079,737 mi-1,152 mi
- 21/09/202079,737 mi
- 12/10/202180,181 mi+444 mi
- 04/11/202180,182 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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