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1981 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · PYJ 488X

PYJ 488X

1981 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 1981. Recorded mileage 62,161 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
1981 · Carlisle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Oct 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
62,161 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Oct 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
1457cc
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PYJ 488X Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
  • 62,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

PYJ 488X MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Golf (PYJ 488X) between September 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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PYJ 488X Mileage History

  1. 09/09/202260,966 mi
  2. 21/09/202362,031 mi+1,065 mi
  3. 03/10/202362,031 mi
  4. 17/09/202462,151 mi+120 mi
  5. 23/09/202462,161 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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