CarVerify
CarVerify
Sign in Check a vehicle

Free Car Check

TLH 584W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,532 mi
Last recorded98,532 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLH 584W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
View full Volkswagen Golf reliability data Browse other 1981 Volkswagen Golf registrations

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,532 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 141,332 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Get full report — £4.99 Single check — £9.99
£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TLH 584W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 TLH 584W, 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 TLH 584W?

You can check the full history of TLH 584W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TLH 584W registered?

TLH 584W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is TLH 584W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLH 584W shows 2 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 TLH 584W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TLH 584W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.