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SMF 354Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,966 mi
Last recorded132,966 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMF 354Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 132,680 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,530 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,072 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Offside Rear Arch inner slight corrosion

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Fail 5 Dec 2019 132,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Various corrosions underbody

Offside Rear Arch inner slight corrosion

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 11 Dec 2018 131,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 129,662 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,612 miles

Offside Rear Outer Slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2015 127,594 miles

Centre Front Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,827 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,200 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 110,659 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 110,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 108,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 106,276 miles

offside rear braqke noisy

Pass 22 Dec 2005 104,143 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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SMF 354Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SMF 354Y, 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 SMF 354Y registered?

SMF 354Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 1982.

Is SMF 354Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMF 354Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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