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PTT 777W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTT 777W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 116,626 miles

all underneath and both outer sills covered in underseal ,unable to do thorough examination

Fail 21 Aug 2019 116,609 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor just rear off arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,649 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 100,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 98,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 96,653 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 96,543 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,533 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,224 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 96,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 95,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 100,334 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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PTT 777W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PTT 777W, 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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PTT 777W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1981.

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