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SPL 943X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,931 mi
Last recorded7,931 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 943X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2020 7,931 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 7,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 7,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 7,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 7,181 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 6,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 5,883 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 4,700 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 1,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2008 2,111 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Aug 2007 14 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SPL 943X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SPL 943X, 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 SPL 943X registered?

SPL 943X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 1981.

Is SPL 943X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 943X shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPL 943X have outstanding finance?

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