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LMD 630W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,301 mi
Last recorded45,301 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMD 630W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 45,301 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 45,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 45,301 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 45,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 45,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,880 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 5 Apr 2014 43,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underseal to underside

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 36,381 miles

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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LMD 630W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LMD 630W, 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 LMD 630W registered?

LMD 630W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1981.

Is LMD 630W safe to buy?

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