MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MYY 216X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 MYY 216X, 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 MYY 216X registered?
MYY 216X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is MYY 216X safe to buy?
The MOT history for MYY 216X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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