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WPH 754Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,696 mi
Last recorded181,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPH 754Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 181,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front floor corroded just outside suspension prescribed area.

Oil leak

exhaust rear rubber mount split

Fail 20 Jun 2012 181,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front floor corroded just outside suspension prescribed area.

Oil leak

exhaust rear rubber mount split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,834 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 24 Jun 2011 179,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 174,788 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 174,788 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 171,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 167,717 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 167,704 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2006 165,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 165,956 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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WPH 754Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WPH 754Y, 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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WPH 754Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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