MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy
Engine misfire
Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside rear tyre perished
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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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.
Is TLY 434W safe to buy?
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