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NNT 141X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,459 mi
Last recorded138,459 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNT 141X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 138,459 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general light corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2020 138,459 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general light corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,459 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 138,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 138,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2017 138,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 138,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 138,459 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NNT 141X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NNT 141X, 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 NNT 141X registered?

NNT 141X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1981.

Is NNT 141X safe to buy?

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