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WPD 496Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

97,333 mi
Last recorded97,333 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPD 496Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 97,333 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,192 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,192 miles

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,188 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake pads low and discs corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads getting low

slight binding to offside front brake

some corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2011 93,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal b pipes corroded

coolant lamp on

idel abit high

oil lamp on

underside corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 93,860 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under side corrded

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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WPD 496Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 WPD 496Y, 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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WPD 496Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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