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VRA 739Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,428 mi
Last recorded50,428 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRA 739Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 50,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 48,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,926 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 43,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

steering feels rough

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,793 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,743 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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VRA 739Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VRA 739Y, 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 VRA 739Y registered?

VRA 739Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is VRA 739Y safe to buy?

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