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YVX 591X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,477 mi
Last recorded155,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVX 591X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 155,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 155,455 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 155,455 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 155,755 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 155,755 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,453 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 154,262 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 154,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 154,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor & box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 154,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 154,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 154,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 152,222 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2010 150,284 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 147,554 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 147,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 147,144 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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YVX 591X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVX 591X, 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 YVX 591X registered?

YVX 591X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1981.

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The MOT history for YVX 591X shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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