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BGO 839X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,053 mi
Last recorded113,053 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 839X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 113,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 113,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,046 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 111,227 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,198 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 111,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 110,750 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 110,603 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,315 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 110,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,768 miles

FUEL ACCUMULATOR 'SWEATING' FUEL ON IDLE, ADVISE REMOVAL AND RE-SEAL

earthing poor on n/s/r earth tree in boot

harzard switch sticky from lack of use, advise replacement

n/s/f seat missing guide runner on inner rail causing seat to rock

stonechip in zone a

Pass 4 Jan 2011 106,630 miles

both rear wheel cylinders missing x1 bolt

hazard switch missing cover

hc level high

long foot pedal travel

minor ex. blow from downpoipe to centre box

minor front brake bind (25 kg n/s/f, 15 kg n/s/f)

minor play in n/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f position lamp minor earth fault

o/s/f seat inner release cable n/work

o/s/r brake pipe higher than bleed nipple (poss cause of poor pedal)

vehicle running flexi fuel lines not hard

water pump pulley buckled and appears out of alignment

weap from heater matrix pipe joiner

Fail 15 Dec 2010 106,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

long foot pedal travel

minor n/s/r lamp earth fault

minor n/s/r wheel bearing play

advise better front to rear fuel pipes

advise high hc readings

brake fluid low

distorted w/pump pulley

exhaust blow from d/pipe to centre box

front brake bind

Pass 28 Jul 2006 102,452 miles

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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BGO 839X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BGO 839X, 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 BGO 839X registered?

BGO 839X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is BGO 839X safe to buy?

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