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WNR 871X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,570 mi
Last recorded75,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNR 871X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 75,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,739 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 74,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 74,410 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 73,939 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,905 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 73,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,654 miles

Screenwash weak to nearside.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 73,654 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Screenwash weak to nearside.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,496 miles

Offside front wiper rubber splitting at end.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,495 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside front wiper rubber splitting at end.

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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WNR 871X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WNR 871X, 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 WNR 871X registered?

WNR 871X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 1982.

Is WNR 871X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNR 871X shows 16 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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