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APA 752Y

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,376 mi
Last recorded122,376 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 752Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 122,376 miles

all four tyres are over 10 years old - n/s/f 2001, all others 2002

reverse lights not working - switch fault - vehicle is pre 01/09/09

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,250 miles

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

all for tyres are over 10 years old - n/s/f 2001, all others 2002

reverse lights not working - faulty switch

Pass 3 Nov 2023 122,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,863 miles

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 5 Nov 2021 121,722 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 121,480 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 121,451 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

general condition of vehicle poor

Pass 11 May 2006 120,803 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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APA 752Y is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 APA 752Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APA 752Y registered?

APA 752Y is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is APA 752Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APA 752Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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