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OOL 631X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

315,781 mi
Last recorded315,781 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOL 631X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 315,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 315,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive lamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 314,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front feeds to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2021 314,588 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front feeds to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 313,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 313,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 309,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 307,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 305,013 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2015 302,252 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel tank damp

Fail 23 May 2015 302,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel tank damp

Pass 27 May 2014 297,054 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 296,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 292,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all tyre side nwalls slightly cracking

slight play in n/s/f rackend

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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OOL 631X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OOL 631X, 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 OOL 631X registered?

OOL 631X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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