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Vehicle is designed for race purposes Roll cage Extinguisher system Under body covers Race harnesses
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
vehicle kit car based on a 1979 vw golf brakes tested with decelerometer 4wd visual smoke check
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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
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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.
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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.
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