MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,764 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of BVV 881X?
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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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