MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,540 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing all removed ()
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing all removed ()
Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
underside of car showing signs of rust
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
underside of car showing signs of rust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
lower rear body panel rusted away at sides
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
lower rear body panel rusted away at sides
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
windscreen damaged outside of swept area o/s
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
windscreen damaged outside of swept area o/s
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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WPB 21Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WPB 21Y, 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.
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WPB 21Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1982.
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