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WFC 179X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,892 mi
Last recorded126,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 179X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 126,892 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 117,170 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 117,159 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 117,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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WFC 179X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WFC 179X, 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

How do I check the history of WFC 179X?

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What year was WFC 179X registered?

WFC 179X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1982.

Is WFC 179X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFC 179X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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