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MOH 199X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,057 mi
Last recorded104,057 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOH 199X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,350 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,490 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 101,490 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight interaction rear light clusters

Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,461 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,817 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,341 miles

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

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

offside front tyre ON limit

Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 98,751 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

flexi hoses all round have slight corrosion on ferrules

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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MOH 199X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MOH 199X, 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 MOH 199X registered?

MOH 199X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 1981.

Is MOH 199X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOH 199X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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