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UOO 483W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,626 mi
Last recorded77,626 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOO 483W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,588 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,370 miles

Offside Steering rack boot perished

Nearside Steering rack boot perished

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 77,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear exhaust mount missing but system secure

wipers do not self park

Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,370 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear exhaust mount missing but system secure

wipers do not self park

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,370 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 77,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 77,369 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

centre exhaust rubber perished

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,377 miles

slight cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2010 74,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,503 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,595 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 62,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,383 miles

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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UOO 483W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UOO 483W, 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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UOO 483W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1981.

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