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TPH 262X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

194,697 mi
Last recorded194,697 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPH 262X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 194,697 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 192,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides inner sills corroded

under body has been under seal

Pass 17 Nov 2018 192,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 186,148 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 180,584 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 178,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 173,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 168,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 164,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 159,396 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 157,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 154,602 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 154,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 152,719 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 149,129 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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TPH 262X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TPH 262X, 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 TPH 262X registered?

TPH 262X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is TPH 262X safe to buy?

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