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TWJ 860Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,929 mi
Last recorded189,929 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWJ 860Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 189,929 miles

genral condition poor just acheiving m/o/t standards in all areas

Fail 19 Nov 2009 189,929 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

genral condition poor just acheiving m/o/t standards in all areas

Fail 11 Sep 2009 18,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 185,295 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 185,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 180,860 miles

vehicle underbody heavily corroded & repaired

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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TWJ 860Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TWJ 860Y, 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 TWJ 860Y registered?

TWJ 860Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is TWJ 860Y safe to buy?

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