MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,123 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Bodywork damage to n/s/f .
N/s inner cv gaiter split
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Bodywork damage n/s/f
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
n/s inner cv gaiter split
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front valance damaged
offside front seat belt reciever cover missing
play offside steering rack
tailgate not opening
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RPE 516X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 RPE 516X, 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
How do I check the history of RPE 516X?
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What year was RPE 516X registered?
RPE 516X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1981.
Is RPE 516X safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPE 516X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RPE 516X have outstanding finance?
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