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BNP 38W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,203 mi
Last recorded52,203 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 38W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 52,203 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 52,198 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,898 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,476 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 50,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,320 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 49,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,110 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 48,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,130 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 47,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,765 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 45,765 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,373 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 44,373 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 41,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,310 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,310 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front and nearside lower wing corrosion appering

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front and nearside front lower wings corrosion appearing

Fail 25 Feb 2008 37,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front and nearside front lower wings corrosion appearing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front and nearside front lower wings corrosion appearing

Fail 20 Feb 2007 36,347 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front and nearside front lower wings corrosion apearing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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BNP 38W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BNP 38W, 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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BNP 38W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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