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WSV 942

1982 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,863 mi
Last recorded159,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSV 942
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 159,863 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 159,559 miles

Steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 4 Jul 2019 159,352 miles

Slight play in steering rack mountings rubbers

Pass 31 Jul 2017 159,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 158,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 158,938 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 158,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 158,490 miles

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow rear of system

Fail 1 Jul 2013 158,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow rear of system

Pass 14 Jun 2010 158,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 157,972 miles

both outer handbrake cables worn

Pass 25 May 2007 156,712 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer handbrake cables split

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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WSV 942 is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSV 942, 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 WSV 942 registered?

WSV 942 is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is WSV 942 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSV 942 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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