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VPK 707Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,035 mi
Last recorded116,035 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 707Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 116,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020
Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,034 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,033 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 116,033 miles

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

slight corrosion around near side rear tow point (under body)

Fail 12 May 2017 116,033 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion around near side rear tow point (under body)

Pass 17 May 2016 116,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 116,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 116,039 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 116,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,033 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,033 miles

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

Corrosion starting on front inner wing top rails.

Front wings corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 116,032 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion starting on front inner wing top rails.

Front wings corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 116,033 miles

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2009 116,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear inner sill and chassis corroded

top steering columb mount/bearing worn

Fail 23 Jul 2007 116,032 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/f shock absorber badly corroded

rear inner sill and chassis corroded

steering column top mount/bearing worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 115,044 miles

small amount of corroion to offside panel

Fail 27 Jul 2006 115,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small amount of corroion to offside slam panel

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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VPK 707Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPK 707Y, 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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VPK 707Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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