MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFC 382W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 PFC 382W, 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 PFC 382W?
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What year was PFC 382W registered?
PFC 382W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1981.
Is PFC 382W safe to buy?
The MOT history for PFC 382W 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 PFC 382W have outstanding finance?
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