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LJH 820W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 820W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 143,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 140,679 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 140,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,986 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,272 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,750 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 8,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 8,598 miles

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

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

both front tyre valves starting to crack and perish

both sills slightly damaged

engine cuts out sometimes

front wipers slow in operation

Fail 27 Oct 2011 8,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both front tyre valves starting to crack and perish

both sills slightly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2009 7,058 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 7,046 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 1,206 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 1,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 94,906 miles

Advise slight play found in steering rack offside drop arm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 86,061 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split at end but not effecting view of road

N/S/R tyre worn outer edge

Slight exhaust leak

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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LJH 820W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJH 820W, 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 LJH 820W registered?

LJH 820W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1981.

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