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XKJ 308X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,707 mi
Last recorded89,707 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKJ 308X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 89,707 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,456 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,206 miles

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre treads getting low

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 89,204 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre treads getting low

both sills slightly corroded

grease aroumd nearside outer cv gaiter

Pass 26 May 2011 86,894 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and nearside rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 24 May 2011 86,889 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and nearside rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,481 miles

front crossmember to inner wings mounting points corroded

fuel pump bobbin broken not affecting security of fuel pump

Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front crossmember to inner wings mounting points corroded

fuel pump bobbin broken not affecting security of fuel pump

Pass 20 Feb 2008 83,313 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 83,139 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 83,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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XKJ 308X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XKJ 308X, 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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XKJ 308X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 1982.

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