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WPJ 707Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,087 mi
Last recorded19,087 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 707Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2020 19,087 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy rear tail pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 19,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension mount area has some rust

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension mount area has significant deep rust,

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2019 19,074 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front suspension mount area has some rust

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension mount area has significant deep rust,

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine temperature gauge shows hot during test

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,032 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door pillar corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 187,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,335 miles

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

rear brake low effort

Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,229 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 12 Apr 2014 16,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear exhaust rubber mountings perished

rear wheel bearing dust covers missing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,070 miles

drive belt poor condition

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey and slight play

offside front top suspension turrett corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,879 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 1 Jul 2011 13,879 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,725 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 11,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel bearing dust caps missing

Near side rear wheel bearing noisey

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

Near side rear tyre cracked and split

Pass 26 Jun 2009

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

tyre walls perished

Fail 24 Jun 2009 8,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

tyre walls perished

Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,046 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 7,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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WPJ 707Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WPJ 707Y, 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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WPJ 707Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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