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OCX 308X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCX 308X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 87,922 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 87,069 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front valance rotted through

low effort nearside handbrake

low effort nearside rear footbrake

parts of underside corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,170 miles

low effort near side rear brake

Fail 24 Nov 2011 86,170 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

low effort near side rear brake

Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,519 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front of near side and off side sill lips heavily corroded

front of off side inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front sill lip corroded

slight cracking in tyre tread gaps

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,223 miles

ALL 4 rubber brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both sill lips corroded

heavily undersealed

rear of both outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 85,223 miles

ALL 4 rubber brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sill lips corroded

heavily undersealed

rear of both outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front offside and nearside inner wings repaired

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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OCX 308X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCX 308X, 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 OCX 308X registered?

OCX 308X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OCX 308X safe to buy?

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