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OET 103R

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,496 mi
Last recorded158,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOET 103R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2017 158,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front chassis and floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Front sill jacking points damaged (6.1.B.2)

Boot floor rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and Rear exhaust joints (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 157,407 miles

front brake flexi ends corroded

frtont brake discs slight distortion

left/right front sills damaged

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 156,027 miles

left and right front brake flexi ends corroded

left and right front sills damaged

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 16 Apr 2011 154,443 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 151,312 miles

very slight o/s/f brake bind

Pass 19 Dec 2007 151,148 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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OET 103R is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OET 103R, 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

How do I check the history of OET 103R?

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What year was OET 103R registered?

OET 103R is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 1981.

Is OET 103R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OET 103R shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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