MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
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XNT 521Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 XNT 521Y, 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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XNT 521Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1982.
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