1982 Volkswagen 2.0L Petrol · GOW 288X
1982 Volkswagen (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1982. Recorded mileage 87,048 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
GOW 288X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 87,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GOW 288X Mileage History
- 21/04/202383,454 mi
- 21/04/202383,455 mi+1 mi
- 12/04/202484,795 mi+1,340 mi
- 17/04/202585,966 mi+1,171 mi
- 16/04/202687,048 mi+1,082 mi
Average of roughly 1,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GOW 288X MOT History
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 Unknown (GOW 288X) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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