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OWV 482X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,886 mi
Last recorded40,886 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 482X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,886 miles

Offside front outer sill will soon need attention

Offside rear chassis over rear axle will soon need attention

Repair to Offside front tyre with PLUG

Fail 5 Sep 2007 40,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside door catch not holding on second catch

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

Offside front outer sill will soon need attention

Offside rear chassis over rear axle will soon †need attention

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Repair to offside front tyre with PLUG

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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OWV 482X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 OWV 482X, 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 OWV 482X?

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What year was OWV 482X registered?

OWV 482X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OWV 482X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWV 482X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OWV 482X have outstanding finance?

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