MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,558 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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accident damage to o/s/f - lower - bumper section
all wheel centre caps missing
audible warning only on hazard lights
engine heater pipe rubbing on brake rod at front bulkhead
engine temp. high during test
heavy surface corrosion on brake servo chamber
heavy surface corrosion on front suspension sub-frame , o/s and n/s front suspesion struts and o/s and n/s front wishbones
heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front inner wings and chassis legs
heavy surface corrosion on rear axle and o/s and n/s rear suspension struts
holes and corrosion and previous welded repairs to front bumper inner panel
n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread
n/s/r wheel rim buckled
nail in o/s/f tyre
o/s and n/s front suspension strut dust covers ripped
previous welded repairs to - front crossmember, front inner wing sections, n/s outer sill section , o/s/f floor section
radiator insecure
slight "lift" in steering rack cross-shaft (o/s)
slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim
slight damage to windscreen
slight exhaust "blows" at centre joint and manifold joint
slight oil leaks on engine
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
accident damage to o/s/f - lower - bumper section
all wheel centre caps missing
audible warning only on hazard lights
battery warning lamp on
engine heater pipe rubbing on brake rod at front bulkhead
engine temp. high during test
heavy surface corrosion on brake servo chamber
heavy surface corrosion on front suspension sub-frame , o/s and n/s front suspesion struts and o/s and n/s front wishbones
heavy surface corrosion on o/s and n/s front inner wings and chassis legs
heavy surface corrosion on rear axle and o/s and n/s rear suspension struts
holes and corrosion and previous welded repairs to front bumper inner panel
n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread
n/s/r wheel rim buckled
nail in o/s/f tyre
o/s and n/s front suspension strut dust covers ripped
previous welded repairs to - front crossmember, front inner wing sections, n/s outer sill section , o/s/f floor section
radiator insecure
slight "lift" in steering rack cross-shaft (o/s)
slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim
slight damage to windscreen
slight exhaust "blows" at centre joint and manifold joint
slight oil leaks on engine
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
brake pedal cross-shaft rubbing on engine heater pipe
heavy surface corrosion on - front inner wing panels and battery tray section, front suspension sub-frame, front wishbones, front suspension struts
heavy surface corrosion on - rear axle, rear brake backplates, rear suspension struts and springs
heavy surface corrosion on brake servo unit
n/s door mirror lens cracked
n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread
o/s and n/s front suspension strut dust covers ripped
previous welded repairs to - front crossmember, front inner wing sections, n/s outer sill section,o/s/f floor section
radiator in secure
slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim - outer
slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim - inner
slight exhaust "blows" at centre joint and manifold joint
steering wheel centre trim panel missing
unable to complete emissions test due to high engine temp (ie boiling up) during test
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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SVM 438W is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 SVM 438W, 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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SVM 438W is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 1982.
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