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SXI 7386

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,797 mi
Last recorded172,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 7386
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 172,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,069 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 171,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2016 171,178 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported metal and flexible hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad fitted wrong way round and grinding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported metal and flexible hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced has a stonechip and crack (1.7.5a)

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

Rear antiroll bar held on with hoseclips at both ends

clutch flexible hose from reservoir to master cylinder chaffed and leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 168,784 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 168,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 165,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 165,910 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty and maken a noise when spinning wheels round,brake pads look ok,note car has been standing around

Fail 22 Oct 2013 165,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front brake discs rusty and maken a noise when spinning wheels round,brake pads look ok,note car has been standing around

Pass 11 Aug 2012 162,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 162,545 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 157,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 157,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 157,378 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 157,378 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower steering colum universal joint fouling exhaust heat shield

Fail 29 Apr 2008 157,385 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SXI 7386 is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SXI 7386, 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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SXI 7386 is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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