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RPL 967X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 967X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,998 miles

heavy underseal coating underside unable to fully inspect

nearside front top mount slight play

rear fuel lines have repairs

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2014 59,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

heavy underseal coating underside unable to fully inspect

nearside front slight play detected at the wheel

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers fittedunable to inspect outer sills

slight play offside front suspension top mount

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,949 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,917 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 59,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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 967X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 RPL 967X, 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 RPL 967X registered?

RPL 967X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1981.

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The MOT history for RPL 967X shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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