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TAP 208X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,363 mi
Last recorded105,363 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 208X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,363 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,362 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,855 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 101,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 101,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,524 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 92,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 90,962 miles

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.

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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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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TAP 208X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1982.

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