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ACR 929V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,427 mi
Last recorded50,427 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACR 929V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,427 miles

Slight surface corrosion to bodywork

Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to bodywork

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,975 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner joints exhibit play ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car is very low to road

corrosion o/s/r sill

corrosion rear valance

corrosion to body

non standard steering wheel fitted

o/s/f drive shalf hitting on lower body

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,219 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car is very low to road

corrosion o/s/r sill

corrosion rear valance

corrosion to body

non standard steering wheel fitted

o/s/f drive shalf hitting on lower body

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,825 miles

General bodywork corrosion

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 45,049 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 42,206 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 38,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 35,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ACR 929V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 81,830 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 ACR 929V, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACR 929V registered?

ACR 929V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1980.

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