MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,148 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPL 246X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 SPL 246X, 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 SPL 246X registered?
SPL 246X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 1982.
Is SPL 246X safe to buy?
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