MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
nearside front tyre is damaged
rear seats not fitted
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
nearside front tyre is damaged
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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PTO 792X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PTO 792X, 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 PTO 792X?
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What year was PTO 792X registered?
PTO 792X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is PTO 792X safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTO 792X shows 6 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 PTO 792X have outstanding finance?
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