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WLO 269X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,783 mi
Last recorded94,783 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLO 269X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 94,783 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,783 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 94,783 miles

Offside Inner Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 94,783 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 94,783 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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WLO 269X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 WLO 269X, 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 WLO 269X registered?

WLO 269X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1982.

Is WLO 269X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLO 269X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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