MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle undersealed
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected compensator (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
car been under sealed throw ouit
car been under sealed throw out
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.
Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged.
fuel pump corroded.
steering colum to steering rack join gaitor split.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ABJ 391Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 ABJ 391Y, 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 ABJ 391Y registered?
ABJ 391Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1982.
Is ABJ 391Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABJ 391Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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