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XBC 527X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBC 527X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,804 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,900 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,919 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 3,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 82,902 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broke during test (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,612 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,876 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

aux belt slightly damaged

nearside front seat slightly loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front seat slightly loose

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Jun 2013 69,008 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

aux belt slightly damaged

nearside front seat slightly loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front seat slightly loose

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

o/s handbrake sticky

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly distorted + cracked

front seats slightly insecure

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2011 62,518 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly distorted + cracked

front seats slightly insecure

n/s/r brake slightly binding

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2010 58,389 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2010 58,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,540 miles

main beam warning light inop

Fail 8 Jun 2009 53,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

main beam warning light inop

Pass 28 May 2008 49,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 47,202 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,202 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XBC 527X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XBC 527X, 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 XBC 527X registered?

XBC 527X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is XBC 527X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBC 527X shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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