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TAZ 3657

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,287 mi
Last recorded117,287 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 3657
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 116,428 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 114,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,866 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 113,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,806 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,563 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 4 Nov 2014 110,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre perrished

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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TAZ 3657 is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TAZ 3657, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 3657 registered?

TAZ 3657 is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 1982.

Is TAZ 3657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 3657 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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