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TJF 611X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,398 mi
Last recorded141,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJF 611X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 141,398 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 141,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 136,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 134,458 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 134,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 131,231 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 131,231 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front winscreen chiped in 3 places

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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TJF 611X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJF 611X, 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 TJF 611X registered?

TJF 611X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TJF 611X safe to buy?

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