1982 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · FLY 21T
1982 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1982. Recorded mileage 66,966 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FLY 21T Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 66,966 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.
FLY 21T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Golf (FLY 21T) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
FLY 21T Mileage History
- 13/05/202266,734 mi
- 26/09/202466,764 mi+30 mi
- 26/09/202466,764 mi
- 15/09/202566,966 mi+202 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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