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VPG 139X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1893cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,630 mi
Last recorded77,630 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 139X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,893cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,630 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,627 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,739 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,027 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,706 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 203,503 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 203,456 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 194,256 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 194,218 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 187,366 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy

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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VPG 139X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,893cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VPG 139X, 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 VPG 139X registered?

VPG 139X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VPG 139X safe to buy?

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