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SPD 131X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,181 mi
Last recorded137,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 131X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 137,181 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 137,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 135,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 135,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

H C,s very close to limit

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 132,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 131,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 131,031 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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SPD 131X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SPD 131X, 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 SPD 131X registered?

SPD 131X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is SPD 131X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 131X shows 7 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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