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WFJ 372X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFJ 372X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,639 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,617 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,598 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

fuel pipe perished under bonnet but not leaking

nearside and offside front under arches corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside front door pillar (under arch) getting thin/corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside front wing corroded on top but not jagged

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,567 miles

brake servo vacuum pipe connected to small vacuum pipe on carburettor and not to correct pipe on inlet manifold, but servo is operating to mot standards

Fail 10 Nov 2005 55,567 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake servo vacuum pipe connected to small vacuum pipe on carburettor and not to correct pipe on inlet manifold, but servo is operating to mot standards.

o/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

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 372X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WFJ 372X, 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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WFJ 372X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1982.

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