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DAN 226V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 226V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017

Vehicle is designed for race purposes Roll cage Extinguisher system Under body covers Race harnesses

Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,388 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 4,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

vehicle kit car based on a 1979 vw golf brakes tested with decelerometer 4wd visual smoke check

Pass 1 Jul 2009 4,676 miles

vehicle kit car based on a 1979 vw golf brakes tested with decelerometer 4wd visual smoke check

Fail 12 Jul 2008 2,246 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 2,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007
Fail 20 Jul 2007

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle aamatuer build kit car with space frame at rear/ 4 wheel drive based on vw golf 1979 †brakes tested with decelerometer †visual smoke check †unable to determine engine type

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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DAN 226V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 76,094 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 DAN 226V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAN 226V?

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What year was DAN 226V registered?

DAN 226V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 1979.

Is DAN 226V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAN 226V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAN 226V have outstanding finance?

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