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TTA 558X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,229 mi
Last recorded91,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTA 558X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,229 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split and perished.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split and perished.

Fail 22 May 2014 91,220 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY TWISTED.

exhaust mount broken.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 91,185 miles

Brake compensator vavle has been covered in undersael not alloeing a full visual inspection.

Corrosion evident throughout chassie.

Rear seat belts missing at time of test.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,185 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Corrosion evident throughout chassie.

Rear seat belts missing at time of test.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 91,103 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 91,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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TTA 558X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 TTA 558X, 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 TTA 558X registered?

TTA 558X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 1981.

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