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XEX 652X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,786 mi
Last recorded141,786 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEX 652X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 141,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nsf caliper slide rubbers missing

os handbrake cable moving in backplate

play/wear nsf/osf seat runners

reverse lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2019 141,600 miles

Nearside Rear service brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 141,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear service brake effort low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,237 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

knocking/play steering rack

nsf caliper slide rubbers missing

nsr/osr brake flexy corroded

play drivers/passengers seat runners

Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,237 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

knocking/play steering rack

nsf caliper slide rubbers missing

nsr/osr brake flexy corroded

play drivers/passengers seat runners

Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,977 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play/knocking steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2017 140,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play/knocking steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2016 140,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in rack arms/also knocking

Fail 7 Jul 2016 140,463 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in rack arms/also knocking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 140,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play/knocking in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2014 140,117 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play/knocking steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2014 140,117 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr brake grabbing

slight play/knocking steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2013 139,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

electrical fault on dash switch

front caliper slide boots missing/deteriorated

handbrake warning light inop

ns cv joint knocking

nsr brake binding

slight play steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2013 139,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dash lights not working

electrical fault on dash switch

front caliper slide boots missing/deteriorated

handbrake warning light inop

ns cv joint knocking

nsr brake binding

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2012 139,329 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise ns outer cv joint

nsr brake binding

slight play/knocnking steering rack

wipers lazy

Fail 30 Jul 2012 139,329 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise ns outer cv joint

nsr brake binding

slight play/knocnking steering rack

wipers lazy

Pass 5 Jul 2011 139,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coolant leaks

ns t.r.e boot split

os ball joint boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 138,823 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

os headlamp aim dull

play in steering

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2010 138,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

os headlamp aim dull

play in steering

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2009 138,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf pads 4000

Fail 27 Jun 2009 138,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf pads 4000

Pass 5 Jul 2008 138,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 138,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

knocking on steering rack

no plate lights getting dim

play in front seat runners

play in handbrake lever side-side

rear flexy unions corroded

washer pump getting weak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 138,142 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 138,142 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

play in steering coloumn bush

play nsf seat runner

osr flexy unions corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

knocking/play in steering rack

osf top mount bearing not working correctly

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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XEX 652X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEX 652X, 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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XEX 652X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1982.

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