MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
filler and heavy under seal
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
floors heavy under seal
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ONL 686X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 ONL 686X, 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 ONL 686X registered?
ONL 686X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1981.
Is ONL 686X safe to buy?
The MOT history for ONL 686X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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