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RHE 206X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHE 206X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,263 miles

Both rear tyre featherd

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,263 miles

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

Both rear tyre featherd

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,263 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s stop light colour fading

o/s engine mount deteriated

Pass 17 Apr 2010 87,263 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,263 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 87,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,263 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

vehicle front nearside and offside windows inoperative

Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery loose

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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RHE 206X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RHE 206X, 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 RHE 206X registered?

RHE 206X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 1981.

Is RHE 206X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHE 206X shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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