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MPH 439W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,791 mi
Last recorded11,791 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 439W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 11,791 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 11,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 11,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 11,041 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 10,669 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 9,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 9,261 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 18 Sep 2018 8,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 7,767 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 7,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 6,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 5,496 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 4,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 4,296 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 2,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 2,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18 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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MPH 439W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MPH 439W, 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 MPH 439W registered?

MPH 439W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is MPH 439W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPH 439W shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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