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NRV 102Y

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,455 mi
Last recorded125,455 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRV 102Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 125,455 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 125,455 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S AND O/S CROSSMEMBER ENDS CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,455 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 125,455 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 115,834 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 114,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 114,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 114,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 114,377 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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NRV 102Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NRV 102Y, 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 NRV 102Y registered?

NRV 102Y is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NRV 102Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRV 102Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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