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MDT 334W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,100 mi
Last recorded105,100 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDT 334W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,100 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,706 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,300 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 103,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 103,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,341 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 103,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 102,989 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded and connections to flexis near tank clips are missing

Pass 11 Jun 2005 102,427 miles

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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MDT 334W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MDT 334W, 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 MDT 334W registered?

MDT 334W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MDT 334W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDT 334W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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