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NNP 300Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNP 300Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,199 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 79,197 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,812 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 69,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,214 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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NNP 300Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NNP 300Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NNP 300Y registered?

NNP 300Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is NNP 300Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNP 300Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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