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ODV 178W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,763 mi
Last recorded91,763 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODV 178W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 91,763 miles

Drivers seat has movement but is secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR wheel ditorted (inner)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear valance corroded

Steering rack mounting bracket starting to corrode/to body

Pass 3 Sep 2008 91,763 miles

Drivers seat has movement but is secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR wheel ditorted (inner)

Rear valance corroded

Steering rack mounting bracket starting to corrode/to body

Fail 25 May 2007 91,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2006 87,051 miles

Drivers seat insecure

Interiour mirror insecure

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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ODV 178W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ODV 178W, 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 ODV 178W registered?

ODV 178W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is ODV 178W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODV 178W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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