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BSM 454X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSM 454X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,644 miles

corrosion on rear edges of sills

Pass 20 May 2015 75,422 miles

exhaust hanger rubbers perished and cracked

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

small hole in centre silencer

Pass 16 May 2014 75,227 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Pass 22 May 2013 74,986 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 74,985 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 74,759 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 74,759 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2011 74,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 74,170 miles

slight play on rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 71,678 miles

Inner Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 71,342 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 71,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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BSM 454X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BSM 454X, 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 BSM 454X registered?

BSM 454X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1981.

Is BSM 454X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSM 454X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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