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NOR 897Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,556 mi
Last recorded154,556 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOR 897Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 154,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside a pillar is corroded

Offside central chassis rail is distorted

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

battery lamp is illuminated

both front shock top mounts have some free play

both sills are distorted

various points of corrosion on vehicle

Fail 8 May 2026 154,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolt is not fastened (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside a pillar is corroded

Offside central chassis rail is distorted

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

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

battery lamp is illuminated

both front shock top mounts have some free play

both sills are distorted

various points of corrosion on vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2024 152,597 miles

Front panel corroded

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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NOR 897Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NOR 897Y, 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 NOR 897Y registered?

NOR 897Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is NOR 897Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOR 897Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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