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LNN 20W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,917 mi
Last recorded1,917 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNN 20W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 1,917 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 1,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 1,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 1,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2019
Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,126 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 134,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 153,152 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 152,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 150,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 147,586 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 147,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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LNN 20W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LNN 20W, 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 LNN 20W registered?

LNN 20W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is LNN 20W safe to buy?

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