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AVL 759X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVL 759X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 95,334 miles

corrosion repaired by welding both front inner wings and o/s/r inner wheel arch all repairs painted with underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,539 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 95,334 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion both front inner wings

rear hand brake cable very cloce to wheel rim both sides

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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AVL 759X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 91,468 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 AVL 759X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVL 759X?

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What year was AVL 759X registered?

AVL 759X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 1981.

Is AVL 759X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVL 759X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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