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RRC 620X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,212 mi
Last recorded145,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRC 620X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 145,212 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 145,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 145,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,211 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 145,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 145,211 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 142,419 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 142,419 miles

Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust rubber mount missing

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,273 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 141,869 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 141,869 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber top mounting

Pass 9 Jan 2012 141,642 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 141,640 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 141,170 miles

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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RRC 620X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RRC 620X, 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 RRC 620X registered?

RRC 620X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 1981.

Is RRC 620X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRC 620X shows 15 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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