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WFJ 370X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFJ 370X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 114,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2013 109,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 109,564 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust supported with cable ties

o/s/r inner wheel arch has a small hole

rear seats and rear belts not present at time of test

Pass 28 May 2010 109,235 miles

All exhaust mountings badly perishing and split

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test so seat belts for rear not tested

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,922 miles

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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WFJ 370X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WFJ 370X, 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 WFJ 370X registered?

WFJ 370X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1982.

Is WFJ 370X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFJ 370X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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