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OEL 226W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,216 mi
Last recorded126,216 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEL 226W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 126,216 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,021 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

N/S TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 6 Apr 2017 126,021 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BATTERY LOOSE

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

N/S TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 14 Jul 2012 126,021 miles

N/S/R inner wheel arch corrded

O/S & N/S/F inner wings corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 126,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 126,021 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 May 2010 126,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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OEL 226W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OEL 226W, 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 OEL 226W registered?

OEL 226W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is OEL 226W safe to buy?

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