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RET 464X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRET 464X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2006 114,087 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Advise attn fuel pipes badly corroded at rear

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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RET 464X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 RET 464X, 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 RET 464X registered?

RET 464X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 1981.

Is RET 464X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RET 464X shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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