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PHA 994W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,999 mi
Last recorded1,999 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHA 994W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 1,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 1,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 1,999 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 1,130 miles

Both rear tyres have perished and started to crack.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 1,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres have perished and started to crack.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,880 miles

Both rear tyres have perished and started to crack.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,271 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,246 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,660 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy when rotated.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes poorly routed under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Throttle pedal loose.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,660 miles

Both rear wheel bearings noisy when rotated.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes poorly routed under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Throttle pedal loose.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,206 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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PHA 994W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PHA 994W, 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 PHA 994W registered?

PHA 994W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 1981.

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