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SMD 151Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1763cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,101 mi
Last recorded173,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMD 151Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,763cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 173,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 172,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 171,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 171,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s/f and o/s/f kick off wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system fouling body and fuel tank strap.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,236 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 5,236 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 5,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 4,757 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 4,757 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 4,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

braking system has been modified and system may need checking for suitability for vehicle

engine has been modified,turbo fitted

front and rear suspension has been modified and larger tyres fitted very little clearance tyres to wheel arches and front suspension legs

interior has been modified,rear seats and belts removed

Fail 24 Mar 2006 4,300 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine modified turbo fitted interior modified

slight bind front offside brake

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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SMD 151Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SMD 151Y, 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 SMD 151Y registered?

SMD 151Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 1982.

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