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MYW 963X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,431 mi
Last recorded61,431 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYW 963X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,668 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f/tyre outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 60,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 12 May 2011 60,599 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 May 2010 60,153 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,153 miles

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

Both near side tyres are worn on the outer edge

N/S Inner CV Boot is split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,688 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 59,688 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

gear selector cables resting on exhaust

long hand brake travel

slight oil leak from gear box

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 143,599 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 143,599 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

near side rear outer sill starting to corrode

off side rear brake grabbing slightly

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

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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MYW 963X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MYW 963X, 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 MYW 963X registered?

MYW 963X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MYW 963X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYW 963X shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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