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TPC 203X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,226 mi
Last recorded149,226 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPC 203X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 149,226 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 146,217 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 146,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 143,864 miles

Oil leak engine ()

both rear tyres low worn inner edges

led side lights front slight blue

Fail 19 Sep 2017 143,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 140,717 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

led side lights fitted blue

Fail 22 Sep 2016 140,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 138,633 miles

water leak above turbo

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 136,617 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was TPC 203X registered?

TPC 203X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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