MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,143 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
195/45/15 tyres fitted to front 195/50/15 tyres fitted to rear
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LYA 830Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LYA 830Y, 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 LYA 830Y?
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What year was LYA 830Y registered?
LYA 830Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is LYA 830Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for LYA 830Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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