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SBW 670X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 670X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,128 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,728 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 105,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 105,351 miles

Nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

Offside front inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2011 105,134 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,506 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 104,855 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,460 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 128,460 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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SBW 670X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SBW 670X, 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 SBW 670X registered?

SBW 670X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SBW 670X safe to buy?

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