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MPF 573W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,955 mi
Last recorded68,955 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 573W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,955 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 68,955 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 68,957 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 68,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front seats very loose

offside front inner wing corroded and soft

offside front outer sill corroded

offside front side light very dull

rear seat base not secured

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,957 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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MPF 573W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MPF 573W, 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.

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What year was MPF 573W registered?

MPF 573W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is MPF 573W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPF 573W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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