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RGX 288X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,962 mi
Last recorded127,962 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGX 288X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 127,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

battery insecure

rear backrest insecure at nearside.

repairs to sills and rear suspension prescribed areas undersealed/filled making proper assesment difficult.

Pass 17 May 2012 127,962 miles

battery insecure

rear backrest insecure at nearside.

repairs to sills and rear suspension prescribed areas undersealed/filled making proper assesment difficult.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 127,945 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 127,522 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel tank dented/damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 122,943 miles

front brake discs slightly rusted, poss due to vehicle parked for some time

vehicle shows evidence of front impact damage

with front suspension at full drop, n/s spring not located in mounting cup

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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RGX 288X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RGX 288X, 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 RGX 288X registered?

RGX 288X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is RGX 288X safe to buy?

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