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WJT 258X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,925 mi
Last recorded89,925 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJT 258X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 89,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 89,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,265 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2013 89,263 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,343 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,343 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 87,910 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,455 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 86,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,589 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 83,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,176 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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WJT 258X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJT 258X, 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 WJT 258X registered?

WJT 258X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 1982.

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