MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted minor damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing panel, by suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
clutch pedal, low bite point
drive belt slightly deteriorated
front inner valance panel corroded, by engine mounting,,, recommend attention
no rear seats fitted, at time of test
non-std engine, suspension, brakes, wheels, tyres and exhaust fitted,,, wolf in sheeps clothing
rear exhaust, close to/touching body
suspension stiff, in operation, vehicle trim height low
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted minor damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing panel, by suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
clutch pedal, low bite point
drive belt slightly deteriorated
front inner valance panel corroded, by engine mounting,,, recommend attention
no rear seats fitted, at time of test
non-std engine, suspension, brakes, wheels, tyres and exhaust fitted,,, wolf in sheeps clothing
rear exhaust, close to/touching body
suspension stiff, in operation, vehicle trim height low
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s handbrake cable close to/touching exhaust
non std supension fitted all round
non std tyres and wide wheels fitted all round
rear exhaust system close to/touching body,, recommend attention
rear seats removed
rear suspension very stiff in operation,, recommend attention
Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s handbrake cable close to/touching exhaust
non std supension fitted all round
non std tyres and wide wheels fitted all round
rear exhaust system close to/touching body,, recommend attention
rear seats removed
rear suspension very stiff in operation,, recommend attention
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BAH 140W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BAH 140W, 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.
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What year was BAH 140W registered?
BAH 140W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1981.
Is BAH 140W safe to buy?
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