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NOJ 196X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,581 mi
Last recorded124,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOJ 196X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 124,581 miles

offside door lower hinge insecure

move obstruction in windscreen

offside door inner handle damaged

brake fluid cap damaged

exhaust hitting body

front bumper corroded

front exhaust hanger missing

front number plate cracked

front number plate slightly insecure

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front wings have been welded

handbrake cables hitting road

horn just passing

offside front drive shaft hitting body

offside rear side light slightly dull

offside seat belt slow to retract

offside steering rack boot twisted

rear bumper slightly insecure

slight leak from exhaust joints

speedo inop

timing belt cover missing

top radiator hose looks weak

tyre size 185/60/r14

washers only work on setting 3

wheel arches corroded

window handles broken

Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

brake fluid cap damaged

exhaust hitting body

front bumper corroded

front exhaust hanger missing

front number plate cracked

front number plate slightly insecure

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front wings have been welded

handbrake cables hitting road

horn just passing

move obstruction in windscreen

offside door inner handle damaged

offside door lower hinge insecure

offside front drive shaft hitting body

offside rear side light slightly dull

offside seat belt slow to retract

offside steering rack boot twisted

rear bumper slightly insecure

slight leak from exhaust joints

speedo inop

timing belt cover missing

top radiator hose looks weak

tyre size 185/60/r14

washers only work on setting 3

wheel arches corroded

window handles broken

Pass 4 Aug 2009 134,581 miles

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)

corrosion on body work,sills and arches

front number plate slightly loose

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front wipers starting to perish

fuel tank slightly corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear bumper mount corroding through

offside head light slightly fuzzy

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in rear wheel bearings and shockers

slight play in steering arms

steering rack and brake servo gaitors split

suspect speedo inop

Fail 30 Jul 2009 134,581 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

corrosion on body work,sills and arches

front number plate slightly loose

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front wipers starting to perish

fuel tank slightly corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear bumper mount corroding through

offside head light slightly fuzzy

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in rear wheel bearings and shockers

slight play in steering arms

steering rack and brake servo gaitors split

suspect speedo inop

Pass 25 Jul 2008 133,551 miles

alternator belt loose,bolt insecure

brake servo gaitor torn

corrosion at offside bonnet mounting

dampness on coolant pipes

offside front cv boot cracked

rear flexi ferules corroded

slight cracking on tyres

slight oil leak from engine/gear box

slight play in drivers seat

uneven tyre wear

Fail 24 Jul 2008 133,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

alternator belt loose,bolt insecure

brake servo gaitor torn

corrosion at offside bonnet mounting

dampness on coolant pipes

offside front cv boot cracked

rear flexi ferules corroded

slight cracking on tyres

slight oil leak from engine/gear box

slight play in drivers seat

uneven tyre wear

Pass 25 Jul 2007 132,510 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 132,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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NOJ 196X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,457cc 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 NOJ 196X, 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 NOJ 196X registered?

NOJ 196X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is NOJ 196X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOJ 196X shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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