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LHX 669X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

63,313 mi
Last recorded63,313 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHX 669X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 63,313 miles

rust on floors

rust on rear chassis

wipers slow

Fail 2 May 2017 63,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. tyre odd size (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor x2 (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

rust on rear chassis

wipers slow

rust on floors

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,161 miles

floors to sills rusty

front floors rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2016 58,161 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe from fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

floors to sills rusty

front floors rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,751 miles

center floors to sills rusty

cracking on both front tyre walls

discs rusty

general rusting on under body

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2015 53,751 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

discs rusty

general rusting on under body

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,751 miles

brake discs rusty

brakes slightly soft

floors to sills rusty

front bumper missing

front floors rusty

front lower suspension arms rusty

general under body rust

rear boot floor to rear pannel rusty

rear pannel rusty

rust on brake pipes

rust on outer body

wipers slow

Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,751 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front floors rusty

front lower suspension arms rusty

general under body rust

brake discs rusty

brake pipes rusty

floors to sills rusty

front bumper missing

rear boot floor to rear pannel rusty

rear pannel rusty

rust on outer body

Fail 28 Mar 2012 53,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

brake discs rusty

brake pipes rusty

floors to sills rusty

front bumper missing

front floors rusty

front lower suspension arms rusty

general under body rust

rear boot floor to rear pannel rusty

rear pannel rusty

rust on outer body

Pass 9 Jun 2007 53,751 miles

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

exhaust fouling on body

handbrake cable rubbing on offside wheel

Fail 30 May 2007 53,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 15 May 2007 53,751 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise 13in, wheels fitted to rear and 15in fitted to front of vehicle

advise nearside inner cv gaitor split

advise exhaust rubbing fuel tank

advise steering rack to bulkhead poor repair

Pass 3 May 2006 49,342 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,327 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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LHX 669X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 LHX 669X, 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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What year was LHX 669X registered?

LHX 669X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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