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RGY 51X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,077 mi
Last recorded40,077 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 51X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,071 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 40,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RGY 51X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RGY 51X, 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 RGY 51X registered?

RGY 51X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1981.

Is RGY 51X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGY 51X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGY 51X have outstanding finance?

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