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TJB 65Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,322 mi
Last recorded156,322 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJB 65Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 156,322 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 156,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 155,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 155,397 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 155,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 155,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 155,112 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 153,729 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 152,280 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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TJB 65Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TJB 65Y, 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 TJB 65Y registered?

TJB 65Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1982.

Is TJB 65Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJB 65Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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