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MOB 676X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOB 676X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,874 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking to sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,323 miles

ADVISORY corrosion offside front under inner wing.

Rubber filler hose at tank deteriorated,evidence of fuel on fuel tank.

Tail gate strut faulty.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 81,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

ADVISORY corrosion offside front under inner wing.

Rubber filler hose at tank deteriorated,evidence of fuel on fuel tank.

Tail gate strut faulty.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,973 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 68,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 67,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 61,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MOB 676X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MOB 676X, 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 MOB 676X registered?

MOB 676X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 1981.

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