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MMP 857X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMP 857X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,619 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 81,628 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 81,619 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to most of vehicle body and underside

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion to both front wings and inner wheelarches

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 81,510 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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MMP 857X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MMP 857X, 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 MMP 857X registered?

MMP 857X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is MMP 857X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMP 857X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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