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OPH 154W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,390 mi
Last recorded69,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPH 154W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,390 miles

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

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both steering rack gaitors are perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,390 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both steering rack gaiters are perishing

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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OPH 154W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,457cc 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 OPH 154W, 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 OPH 154W registered?

OPH 154W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is OPH 154W safe to buy?

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