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TBL 415Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,086 mi
Last recorded164,086 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBL 415Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 164,086 miles

heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Mar 2017 164,080 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 161,262 miles

Vehicle heavily plated & undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2015 160,650 miles

Centre Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all underbody undersealed

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2014 159,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all underbody undersealed

Pass 13 Mar 2013 158,456 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 157,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 156,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 155,930 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 152,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 152,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 152,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

The full bottom of the vehicle was covered with a very thick layer of underseal. Making it near impossible to assess for corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 149,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 146,240 miles

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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TBL 415Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TBL 415Y, 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 TBL 415Y registered?

TBL 415Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 1982.

Is TBL 415Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBL 415Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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