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WPF 887Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,610 mi
Last recorded53,610 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPF 887Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 53,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 53,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components axle hitting fuel tank straps (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,425 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 52,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,385 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,926 miles

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

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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WPF 887Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WPF 887Y, 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 WPF 887Y registered?

WPF 887Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1982.

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