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SEL 447X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,305 mi
Last recorded4,305 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEL 447X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 4,305 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 4,190 miles

main fuel pipes under vehicle are starting to corrode.suggest clean and apply protective coating to prolong use.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 2,473 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 2,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 810 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 4,013 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 4,010 miles

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

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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SEL 447X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEL 447X, 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 SEL 447X registered?

SEL 447X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SEL 447X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEL 447X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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