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BGO 999X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,635 mi
Last recorded177,635 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 999X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 177,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 177,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 176,733 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 176,116 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 175,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 175,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 174,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 174,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 173,133 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 172,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 171,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 170,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 169,465 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 168,409 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 166,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 165,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 162,499 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 999X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 999X, 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 BGO 999X?

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What year was BGO 999X registered?

BGO 999X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is BGO 999X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGO 999X shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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