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PYJ 488X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,161 mi
Last recorded62,161 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYJ 488X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 62,161 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 17 Sep 2024 62,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam CUTS DIP BEAM OUT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD WORN (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD WORN (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective REAR RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

VEHICLE RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,031 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust rubber missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 62,031 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust rubber missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,485 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 23 Jul 2020 55,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 51,306 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety rear fuel hose (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,090 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,576 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,681 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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PYJ 488X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PYJ 488X, 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 PYJ 488X registered?

PYJ 488X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 1981.

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