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WPM 50Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 50Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 118,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working

nearside front inner sill corroded

rear exhaust clamp loose

Fail 6 Jul 2019 118,098 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hazard warning lamps not working

nearside front inner sill corroded

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 28 Jun 2017 118,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 117,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WPM 50Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WPM 50Y, 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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What year was WPM 50Y registered?

WPM 50Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1982.

Is WPM 50Y safe to buy?

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