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BYY 374V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,639 mi
Last recorded116,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 374V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 116,639 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,639 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,554 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 116,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak engine sump plug

Fail 29 Jun 2012 115,200 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,200 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody chassis and floor welded and repaired in various areas

Fail 24 Mar 2010 112,117 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 112,117 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 107,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 106,393 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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BYY 374V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYY 374V, 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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BYY 374V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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