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UAT 504W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,450 mi
Last recorded144,450 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAT 504W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 144,450 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 144,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner wing corroded

slight bind o/s rear

Pass 25 Jun 2009 139,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 135,409 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 135,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 134,605 miles

Corrosion to very rear member of offside chassis section (not within 30cm of a load bearing member)

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

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

Slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Oct 2006 134,593 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside compensator brake pipe lightly corroded

Nearside front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear chassis section corroded (Rear section) Not within 30cm of a load bearing point.

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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UAT 504W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UAT 504W, 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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UAT 504W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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