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BNH 668X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,774 mi
Last recorded105,774 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNH 668X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2009 105,774 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust blow on front joint

n/s/f hub & inside wheel coated with grease

welding near steering rack mounting poor

windscreen washers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 105,774 miles

exhaust blow on front joint

n/s/f hub & inside wheel coated with grease

welding near steering rack mounting poor

windscreen washers poor

Pass 7 May 2008 103,962 miles

front accident welding poor

front clamp loose

front discs cracking

front pads low

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

washers poor

Fail 1 May 2007 97,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 97,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 89,950 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 89,950 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 88,980 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BNH 668X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BNH 668X, 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 BNH 668X registered?

BNH 668X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is BNH 668X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNH 668X shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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