MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge
engine breathing to open air covering n/s wheel drive shaft and caliper
front brakes binding slightly
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated engine breather blowing oil over wheel and caliper (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge
engine breathing to open air covering n/s wheel drive shaft and caliper
front brakes binding slightly
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured disc cracked and blued (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at bottom (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn uneven very low inner edge
engine breathing to atmosphier covering n/s driveshaft and wheel
Oil leak engine ()
both rear tyres low worn inner edges
led side lights front slight blue
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel tank leaking blanking bolt weeping (7.2.3)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking poss cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak engine ()
both rear tyres low worn inner edges
led side lights front slight blue
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine oil leak
led side lights fitted blue
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
led side lights fitted blue
water leak above turbo
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
TPC 203X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TPC 203X, 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
How do I check the history of TPC 203X?
You can check the full history of TPC 203X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was TPC 203X registered?
TPC 203X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1982.
Is TPC 203X safe to buy?
The MOT history for TPC 203X shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does TPC 203X have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TPC 203X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.