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UFE 563W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFE 563W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 120,170 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are very close to the struts

horn switch stickey

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s inner cv boot split

stone chip windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2009 120,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s inner cv boot split

stone chip windscreen

Oil leak

both front tyres are very close to the front struts

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2008 111,303 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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UFE 563W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UFE 563W, 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 UFE 563W?

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What year was UFE 563W registered?

UFE 563W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 1981.

Is UFE 563W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFE 563W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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