MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill end (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole (2.5.C.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Lower colum bush worn (2.1.2c)
Stretched tyres fitted
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front drive shaft damaged Inner joint loose (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid level low
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill end (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole (2.5.C.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Lower colum bush worn (2.1.2c)
Stretched tyres fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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LRN 431X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 LRN 431X, 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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How do I check the history of LRN 431X?
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What year was LRN 431X registered?
LRN 431X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is LRN 431X safe to buy?
The MOT history for LRN 431X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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