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MJD 184X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,537 mi
Last recorded114,537 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJD 184X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 114,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,569 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 111,535 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 111,526 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Lower registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front headliht o/s front headlight inner reflector lens deteriorated and weak beam pattern

n/s o/s front brake discs rusting/corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

unable to check performance of front screen wipers washers not working

Pass 13 May 2008 111,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 110,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 107,802 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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MJD 184X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJD 184X, 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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MJD 184X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1982.

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