MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,951 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WVH 97Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 WVH 97Y, 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 WVH 97Y registered?
WVH 97Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1982.
Is WVH 97Y safe to buy?
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