MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All 3 exhaust rubber mounts are deteriorated
Battery tray is insecure
Engine has major oil leak/s
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split and seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
All 3 exhaust rubber mounts are deteriorated
Battery tray is insecure
Engine has major oil leak/s
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split and seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" standard blade (8.2.2)
Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
fuel tank and pipes rusty
front wipers very slow
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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TAP 208X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TAP 208X, 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 TAP 208X registered?
TAP 208X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1982.
Is TAP 208X safe to buy?
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