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MKW 931W

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,383 mi
Last recorded120,383 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 931W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 120,383 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 120,383 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,752 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 119,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 119,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,767 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f wheel slightly restricted free movement

Pass 20 Dec 2019 117,595 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 117,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 11,705 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall perished

Fail 20 Apr 2018 11,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,000 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 113,781 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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MKW 931W is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKW 931W, 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 MKW 931W registered?

MKW 931W is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 1982.

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