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LUL 950X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUL 950X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,268 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,776 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake pipes covered with grease and unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,919 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe slightly coroded.

washer bottle cap missing.

Fail 23 Jan 2010 52,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe slightly coroded.

washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 48,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 45,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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LUL 950X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LUL 950X, 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 LUL 950X registered?

LUL 950X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 1981.

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