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BSM 568X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,034 mi
Last recorded2,034 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSM 568X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 2,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 1,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 6 Apr 2019 1,509 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 1,506 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 1,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 1,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 94 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 74,204 miles

Offside parking brake has only just met the required parking brake efficency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Smell of fuel around tank area no visable leaks

Fail 15 Dec 2011 74,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Smell of fuel around tank area no visable leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2011 74,204 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 74,204 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust contaminated with rubber/foam

Battery insecure

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 568X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 568X, 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 568X registered?

BSM 568X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BSM 568X safe to buy?

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