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YRT 711Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,502 mi
Last recorded148,502 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRT 711Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 148,502 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on outer sill panel

Offside Rear corrosion on outer sill panel

Pass 25 Sep 2021

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 May 2014 147,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 146,279 miles

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

Slight play in N/S end of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 145,184 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foot brake has slight travel

offside rear wheel bearing slighty noise

Pass 24 May 2010 143,788 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2009 142,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2009 142,353 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 140,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 140,043 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

fuel pipe under vehicle is insecure and hanging down, exhaust system badly fitted and incorrect clamps, off side sill is damaged, near side sill is damaged, near side front of floor pan is corroded

no rear seats or seat belts are fitted, drivers seat belt buckle is missing, chip in screen, all wiring under bonnet is loose, all fuel pipes under bonnet is insecure, play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2007 138,569 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 138,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 136,930 miles

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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YRT 711Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YRT 711Y, 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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What year was YRT 711Y registered?

YRT 711Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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