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SDD 715W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,634 mi
Last recorded18,634 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDD 715W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 18,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 18,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 17,962 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 17,101 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,519 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 16,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,995 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 15,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,965 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 15,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,877 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 15,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SDD 715W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SDD 715W, 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 SDD 715W registered?

SDD 715W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1981.

Is SDD 715W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDD 715W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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