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BAH 140W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,052 mi
Last recorded116,052 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 140W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 116,052 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,352 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 109,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2013 109,763 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for BAH 140W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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