MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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