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WWK 267X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,198 mi
Last recorded156,198 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWK 267X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 156,198 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 156,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,727 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 155,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 155,623 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 155,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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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WWK 267X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WWK 267X, 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 WWK 267X registered?

WWK 267X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1982.

Is WWK 267X safe to buy?

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