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WLC 705X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,374 mi
Last recorded140,374 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLC 705X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 140,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres heavy wear on inner edges

exhaust all system poor and rusty

heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

nearside rear footbrake poor efforts

offside front rear view mirror glass cracked [vision/function etc ok]

oil leaks around engine areas

rear brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

Fail 19 Sep 2012 140,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres heavy wear on inner edges

exhaust all system poor and rusty

heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

nearside rear footbrake poor efforts

offside front rear view mirror glass cracked [vision/function etc ok]

oil leaks around engine areas

rear brakes imbalanced and overall just legal

Pass 17 Jun 2011 140,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 140,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 140,384 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 140,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 140,374 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 140,374 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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WLC 705X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WLC 705X, 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 WLC 705X registered?

WLC 705X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1982.

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