MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,314 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPF 514Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BPF 514Y, 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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How do I check the history of BPF 514Y?
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What year was BPF 514Y registered?
BPF 514Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is BPF 514Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BPF 514Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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