MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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))
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake low effort
offside front wheel bearing noisey
rear exhaust rubber mountings perished
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
drive belt poor condition
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey and slight play
offside front top suspension turrett corroded
nearside rear wheel bearing noisey
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear wheel bearing noisey
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
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
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
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)
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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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