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WLU 319X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLU 319X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

underbody general chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 99,710 miles

underbody general corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2015 99,693 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,465 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear roadwheel outer rim damaged

offside rear handbrake effort slow

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,939 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,448 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,155 miles

rear brakes require early attention

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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WLU 319X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLU 319X, 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 WLU 319X?

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What year was WLU 319X registered?

WLU 319X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1982.

Is WLU 319X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLU 319X shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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