MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
fuel pump insecure
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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WDG 552X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WDG 552X, 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 WDG 552X registered?
WDG 552X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1982.
Is WDG 552X safe to buy?
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