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NOR 935Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,036 mi
Last recorded172,036 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOR 935Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,036 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 172,036 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 171,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 171,833 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 170,048 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 170,048 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 169,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front nearside lower fog lamp glass slight damage

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

steering rack nearside arm slight play inner joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 168,147 miles

front nearside lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated (no movement)

front nearside steering rack arm inner joint slight play

Fail 22 Oct 2014 168,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front nearside brake pads worn

front nearside lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated (no movement)

front nearside steering rack arm inner joint slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2013 166,952 miles

Fuel pipes at rear of vehicle highly corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front fog light in operative.

Nearside front steering arm has play at inner ball joint.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight free play.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 166,946 miles

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

Nearside front steering arm has play at inner ball joint.

Fuel pipes at rear of vehicle highly corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front fog light in operative.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight free play.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 165,340 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside front fog lamp glass is cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 165,249 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fog lamp glass nearside front glass is cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Washer jet is slightly insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 162,890 miles

Fuel pipes around fuel pump slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slightplay in nearside inner rack ball joint

Washer jet slightly insecure in bonnet fixing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 162,890 miles

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

Fuel pipes around fuel pump slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slightplay in nearside inner rack ball joint

Washer jet slightly insecure in bonnet fixing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 161,303 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 159,217 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush slightly deteriorated

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Oct 2008 156,195 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 156,195 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 152,673 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 152,673 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 148,511 miles

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Washer jet loose in bonnet

Pass 25 Oct 2005 144,268 miles

Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 935Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NOR 935Y, 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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NOR 935Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 1982.

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