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LYW 417X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,989 mi
Last recorded64,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYW 417X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,830 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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LYW 417X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LYW 417X, 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 LYW 417X registered?

LYW 417X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LYW 417X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYW 417X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYW 417X have outstanding finance?

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