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MGL 402X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,327 mi
Last recorded121,327 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 402X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2006 121,327 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner wings holed †slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint †exhaust rubbers perishing †n/s/r outer sill weak †o/s/f lower inner wing holed †

rear bushes started to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2006 121,327 miles

both front inner wings holed †slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint †exhaust rubbers perishing †n/s/r outer sill weak †o/s/f lower inner wing holed †

rear bushes started to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2005 117,799 miles

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

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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MGL 402X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGL 402X, 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 MGL 402X registered?

MGL 402X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is MGL 402X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGL 402X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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