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MGT 35Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,754 mi
Last recorded225,754 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 35Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 225,754 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2009 225,683 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 220,360 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck deteriorated at top

Fail 2 May 2008 220,357 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler neck deteriorated at top

Pass 28 Mar 2007 216,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 216,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 209,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrotion to nearside floor to sill seam

corrotion to ofside rear sill drain hole

fuel lines joined

fuel pipes corroded

ns front drive shaft inner gator split

Fail 24 Apr 2006 209,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrotion to nearside floor to sill seam

corrotion to ofside rear sill drain hole

fuel lines joined

fuel pipes corroded

ns front drive shaft inner gator split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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MGT 35Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGT 35Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGT 35Y registered?

MGT 35Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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