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SPC 639X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,490 mi
Last recorded91,490 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPC 639X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 90,539 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 84,843 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,305 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel archess and rear spring couplings

Corrosion to front and rear lower valance

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall, perished and starting to wear low

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front inner wheel arches corroded and thin

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear lights slightly interacting

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from front pipe

Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,299 miles

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Corrosion to both rear wheel archess and rear spring couplings

Corrosion to front and rear lower valance

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer wall, perished and starting to wear low

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front inner wheel arches corroded and thin

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear lights slightly interacting

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from front pipe

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,282 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Both rear tyres perished

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak from engine

Stone damage to windscreen

Water leak from engine

Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front tyres low on inner edge

Both rear tyres perished

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak from engine

Stone damage to windscreen

Water leak from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,522 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Oil leak from engine

Slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2006 71,702 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Offside front tyre punctured

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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SPC 639X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc 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 SPC 639X, 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

How do I check the history of SPC 639X?

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What year was SPC 639X registered?

SPC 639X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1981.

Is SPC 639X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPC 639X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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