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WPF 916Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,202 mi
Last recorded47,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPF 916Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,202 miles

Advise all four brake flexy pipe end,s are corroded.

Advise front brake disc,s inner faces have some loss of contact area.

Advise vehicle has custom door release units fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,050 miles

advise car to be shown at max power!!!!!

nearside front brake disc starting to corrode on inside edge

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack bushes

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 916Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 916Y, 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 916Y registered?

WPF 916Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WPF 916Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPF 916Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPF 916Y have outstanding finance?

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