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WUT 104X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

118,857 mi
Last recorded118,857 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUT 104X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 118,857 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 118,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At Engine Mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 118,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

JUST ACCEPTABLE REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR LOWER VALANCE PANEL CORRODED TO EXCESS

PRESCRIBED AREAS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 31 Mar 2009 110,405 miles

vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2009 110,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle starting to corrode

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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WUT 104X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WUT 104X, 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 WUT 104X registered?

WUT 104X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1982.

Is WUT 104X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUT 104X shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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