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NGJ 3Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,536 mi
Last recorded115,536 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGJ 3Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 115,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 114,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Lower fixing bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both registration lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 112,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 May 2021 111,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,616 miles

Boot struts ineffective

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 111,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Boot struts ineffective

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel filter ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 111,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel filter ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 111,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 111,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 110,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 109,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 108,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 107,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 106,838 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 106,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 105,038 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 103,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 102,202 miles

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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NGJ 3Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NGJ 3Y, 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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NGJ 3Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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