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AUG 92X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,064 mi
Last recorded111,064 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUG 92X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,064 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,499 miles

Rear lights tinted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 110,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear lights tinted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,476 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 110,476 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

coolant low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 109,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 109,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 108,505 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

Fail 13 Dec 2007 108,480 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 101,734 miles

CARPETS MISSING PLUS PART OF THE DASH IS MISSING

NEAR SIDE FRONT SEAT MISSING UNABLED TO CHECK FRONT SEAT BELT

REAR SEATS MISSING UNABLED TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS

Fail 11 Jul 2006 101,591 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/Front seat removed no seat belt check

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

rearseats removed no seat belt check

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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AUG 92X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc 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 AUG 92X, 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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AUG 92X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1982.

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