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RJF 633W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,046 mi
Last recorded113,046 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJF 633W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2013 113,046 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 106,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 99,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 99,161 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 99,161 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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RJF 633W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJF 633W, 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 RJF 633W registered?

RJF 633W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1981.

Is RJF 633W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJF 633W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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