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PKJ 515W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKJ 515W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear box bolt loose

Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear box bolt loose

Pass 18 Mar 2006 100,084 miles

front cross member corroding

n/s front inner wing corroding

o/s rear chassis corroding

rear panel corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2006 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

front crossmember corroding

n/s front inner wing corroding

o/s and n/s rear tyres perishing

o/s rear chassis corroding

rear panel corroding

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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PKJ 515W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PKJ 515W, 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 PKJ 515W registered?

PKJ 515W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is PKJ 515W safe to buy?

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