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WMY 548Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,999 mi
Last recorded44,999 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMY 548Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,999 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 34,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 32,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 24,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 24,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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WMY 548Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WMY 548Y, 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 WMY 548Y registered?

WMY 548Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 1982.

Is WMY 548Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMY 548Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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