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WPB 911Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,577 mi
Last recorded164,577 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 911Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 164,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 164,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 160,355 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 160,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 154,163 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

damage to o/s/f wish bone

Pass 8 Aug 2014 151,148 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight damage to o/s/f wish bone.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 151,148 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight damage to o/s/f wish bone.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 144,774 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 141,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 132,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear lights slightly effected by indicators

Fail 10 Jan 2011 132,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear lights slightly effected by indicators

Pass 19 Jan 2010 120,752 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 120,752 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 116,760 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.corrosion at both outer sill's.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 116,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.corrosion at both outer sill's.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 114,091 miles

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 30 Aug 2007 114,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Aug 2006 109,821 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 109,821 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 105,165 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 105,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WPB 911Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 911Y, 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 911Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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