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BGG 431X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGG 431X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2016

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle Wrong rotation (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 123,240 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 123,239 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 123,238 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2013 123,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2009

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 123,238 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 123,238 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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BGG 431X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BGG 431X, 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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BGG 431X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1981.

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