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AFH 387Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,343 mi
Last recorded195,343 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFH 387Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 195,343 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 187,782 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear outer & inner sills.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non-standard suspension fitted.

O/s front wheel rim close to shock absorber.

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in n/s front upper shock mount.

Slight play in steering rack.

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

Unable to open rear doors from outside vehicle.

Vehicle only just meets MOT emissions requirements.

front no plate poorly secured.

o/s front & n/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 187,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corrosion to both rear outer & inner sills.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non-standard suspension fitted.

O/s front wheel rim close to shock absorber.

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in n/s front upper shock mount.

Slight play in steering rack.

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

Unable to open rear doors from outside vehicle.

Vehicle only just meets MOT emissions requirements.

front no plate poorly secured.

o/s front & n/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisey.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 179,466 miles

Dent in nearside front floor

Dents too nearside and offside rear sills

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Note:- vehicle lowered and non standard wheels fiitted

Oil leak

Sight play in nearside steering rack arm joint

Fail 25 Aug 2010 179,341 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dent in nearside front floor

Dents too nearside and offside rear sills

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Note:- vehicle lowered and non standard wheels fiitted

Oil leak

Sight play in nearside steering rack arm joint

Fail 29 Aug 2009 167,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

n/s hand brake cable damaged

o/s n/s rear w brgs slight play

slight wwear in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2009 167,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

n/s hand brake cable damaged

o/s n/s rear w brgs slight play

slight wwear in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2008 150,539 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 150,538 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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AFH 387Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AFH 387Y, 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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AFH 387Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1982.

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