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TWD 525W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWD 525W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 100,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 10,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 99,571 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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TWD 525W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TWD 525W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TWD 525W?

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What year was TWD 525W registered?

TWD 525W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1981.

Is TWD 525W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWD 525W shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TWD 525W have outstanding finance?

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