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OPN 951W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,888 mi
Last recorded93,888 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPN 951W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 93,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,119 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,112 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,806 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,803 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some corrosion nearside front floor pan area

some corrosion offside rear top srut mount area

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

some corrosion nearside front floor pan area

some corrosion offside rear top srut mount area

Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,810 miles

Brake fluid level low

Corrosion present in nearside front inner sill

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear footbrake efficiency slightly low

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion in front cross member

Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear footbrake efficiency slightly low

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion in front cross member

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,743 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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OPN 951W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPN 951W, 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 OPN 951W registered?

OPN 951W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 1981.

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