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BVV 881X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVV 881X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 113,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

grille and spot light insecure

rear wiper worn blade

vehicle veers to o/s on road

Fail 6 May 2009 113,759 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

grille and spot light insecure

rear wiper worn blade

vehicle veers to o/s on road

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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BVV 881X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BVV 881X, 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 BVV 881X registered?

BVV 881X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is BVV 881X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVV 881X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVV 881X have outstanding finance?

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