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SNK 700W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNK 700W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,580 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 96,762 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 94,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,879 miles

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 93,879 miles

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

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 89,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 89,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 82,742 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 82,710 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,539 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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SNK 700W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNK 700W, 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 SNK 700W registered?

SNK 700W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1981.

Is SNK 700W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNK 700W shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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