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RPL 965X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,500 mi
Last recorded45,500 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 965X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,074 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 31 May 2014 42,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,652 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,588 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,809 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 24,786 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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RPL 965X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RPL 965X, 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 RPL 965X registered?

RPL 965X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is RPL 965X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 965X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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