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LHX 790X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,543 mi
Last recorded138,543 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHX 790X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 138,543 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 135,198 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 135,198 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 135,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner c.v gaitor deteriated,by excess heat from exhaust front pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2006 130,670 miles

Both front tyres worn heaverly on inner edges

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

One rear silencer and centre exhaust rubbers missing

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 790X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LHX 790X, 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 LHX 790X registered?

LHX 790X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 1981.

Is LHX 790X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHX 790X shows 6 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 LHX 790X have outstanding finance?

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