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LYE 69X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,107 mi
Last recorded75,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYE 69X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 75,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,707 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,695 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play lower columb (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play lower columb (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,911 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 70,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,888 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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LYE 69X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LYE 69X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYE 69X registered?

LYE 69X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 1981.

Is LYE 69X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYE 69X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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