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MOT Valid

1982 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FGC 538X

FGC 538X

1982 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1982. Recorded mileage 43,646 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1982 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
43,646 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1982
Engine
1600cc

FGC 538X Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 43,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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FGC 538X Mileage History

  1. 14/09/202242,865 mi
  2. 07/03/202443,229 mi+364 mi
  3. 26/03/202543,398 mi+169 mi
  4. 01/04/202643,646 mi+248 mi
  5. 01/04/202643,646 mi

Average of roughly 220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FGC 538X MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Golf (FGC 538X) between September 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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ADVISORY

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