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WLO 994X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,259 mi
Last recorded68,259 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLO 994X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f valance/wing corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,979 miles

Oil leak

front wings corodded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,884 miles

nearside front lower wing heavily corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 67,884 miles

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

nearside front lower wing heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,834 miles

corrosion to near side front lower wing.

damage to off side front upper wing.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,526 miles

near side front wing corroded at bottom.

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 994X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLO 994X, 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

How do I check the history of WLO 994X?

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What year was WLO 994X registered?

WLO 994X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1982.

Is WLO 994X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLO 994X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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