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TTT 196X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,794 mi
Last recorded190,794 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTT 196X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 190,794 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 190,049 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2023 189,956 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2022 189,854 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 189,847 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle os lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component likely to fail both ball joints attached with copper nuts (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened anti bar fixings using copper nuts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2007 184,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fresh undersill to underneath brake pipes

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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TTT 196X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TTT 196X, 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 TTT 196X registered?

TTT 196X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is TTT 196X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTT 196X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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