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PRU 127W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,820 mi
Last recorded202,820 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 127W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 202,820 miles

Front cross member carosin

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

too low to brake roller test

Pass 6 Feb 2016 198,141 miles

front cross member corroded

offside inner sill corroded

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2015 192,996 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 187,635 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 178,278 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

too low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 175,255 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 175,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,395 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 85,887 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PRU 127W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc 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 PRU 127W, 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 PRU 127W registered?

PRU 127W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PRU 127W safe to buy?

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