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TLY 434W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,322 mi
Last recorded137,322 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLY 434W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 137,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,226 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 132,917 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2016 129,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 124,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 121,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 119,124 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Engine misfire

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,114 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Engine misfire

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 117,827 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 117,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 114,226 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 107,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 107,443 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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TLY 434W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TLY 434W, 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 TLY 434W registered?

TLY 434W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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