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TLJ 194X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,942 mi
Last recorded47,942 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 194X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,942 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,686 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 47,349 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

pin hole in offside outer c/v boot.

Fail 18 Jan 2020 47,349 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

pin hole in offside outer c/v boot.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 46,796 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,796 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 46,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 45,457 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 130,272 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 22 Feb 2012 130,272 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,326 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 32,326 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

nail in tyre

rear wiper blade torn

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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TLJ 194X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TLJ 194X, 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.

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What year was TLJ 194X registered?

TLJ 194X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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