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SPG 825X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,201 mi
Last recorded131,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPG 825X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 131,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 131,201 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 125,215 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SMALL CUT THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL

Pass 21 Jul 2011 163,285 miles

all exhaust mounts badly perished

exhaust leaking from rear exhaust joint

front panel badly corroding

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

offside front under bonnet top of strut corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2006 162,253 miles

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

windscreen has damage to n/s ,if damage spreads to b zone it will require attention

Fail 28 Jul 2006 162,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

windscreen damage very close to swept area

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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SPG 825X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SPG 825X, 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 SPG 825X registered?

SPG 825X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1982.

Is SPG 825X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPG 825X shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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