MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,387 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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RND 787W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RND 787W, 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 RND 787W registered?
RND 787W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1981.
Is RND 787W safe to buy?
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