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WVH 2Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,890 mi
Last recorded74,890 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVH 2Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill corroded but not structural

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 74,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill corroded but not structural

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 74,890 miles

Offside Rear Inner arch liner loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Fail 21 May 2021 74,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner arch liner loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 28 May 2020 74,890 miles

Offside Front Sill corroded not structural

Fail 28 May 2020 74,890 miles

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

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sill corroded not structural

Pass 7 Nov 2019 74,889 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to centre and rear of chassis

Fail 4 Nov 2019 74,889 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to centre and rear of chassis

Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 74,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 73,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in the nsr wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,517 miles

vehicle been lowered

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 70,445 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 70,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,468 miles

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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WVH 2Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WVH 2Y, 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 WVH 2Y registered?

WVH 2Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 1982.

Is WVH 2Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVH 2Y shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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