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MPF 755W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,771 mi
Last recorded173,771 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 755W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 173,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded but not with in 30cm of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 173,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded but not with in 30cm of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 173,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/ both sides (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2016 173,594 miles

o/s/r shock poor

Fail 7 Jan 2016 173,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r shock poor

Pass 23 Dec 2014 172,681 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 172,681 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 172,531 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 172,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 171,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 168,654 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 168,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 161,266 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 161,265 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 151,992 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

long footbrake travel

long handbrake travel

Fail 25 Jan 2007 151,992 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front bumper insecure

long foot brake travel

long hand brake travel

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 755W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 755W, 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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MPF 755W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 1981.

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