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UAR 135Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 135Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,415 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have some play in them. o/s/r worse than the n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 102,789 miles

oil residue engine/gearbox area's

Pass 25 Jul 2020 102,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 15 Jun 2019 102,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 101,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer / rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 101,087 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 99,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 94,027 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear in drivers door hinges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 91,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,290 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 84,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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UAR 135Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UAR 135Y, 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 UAR 135Y registered?

UAR 135Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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