1981 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · TTT 196X
1981 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/11/1981. Recorded mileage 190,794 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 1981
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1588cc
TTT 196X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 190,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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TTT 196X Mileage History
- 29/07/2022189,847 mi
- 03/08/2022189,854 mi+7 mi
- 24/07/2023189,956 mi+102 mi
- 14/10/2024190,049 mi+93 mi
- 24/07/2026190,794 mi+745 mi
Average of roughly 238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TTT 196X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Volkswagen Golf (TTT 196X) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension component likely to fail both ball joints attached with copper nuts (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle os lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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