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WOD 531X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,625 mi
Last recorded94,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOD 531X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 94,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 94,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 94,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 93,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,322 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,587 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,207 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,431 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 88,100 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2013 88,100 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 87,817 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2008 81,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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WOD 531X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WOD 531X, 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 WOD 531X registered?

WOD 531X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 1982.

Is WOD 531X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOD 531X shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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