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VPC 785X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPC 785X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 119,258 miles

Slight antifreeze leak on a hose

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 119,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 119,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 119,049 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 119,045 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VPC 785X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPC 785X, 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 VPC 785X registered?

VPC 785X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VPC 785X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPC 785X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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