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DBO 623V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,022 mi
Last recorded61,022 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBO 623V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

vechicle lowered

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at clamp join (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at clamp join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,555 miles

small exhaust blow on joins

small oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 60,555 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective leg to shock bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective leg to hub bolt loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under side (2.4.A.3)

small exhaust blow on joins

small oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,807 miles

offside front driveshaft fouling chassis

Fail 28 Jul 2014 59,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front driveshaft fouling chassis

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,091 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,345 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 52,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

play in n/s/f seat frame

Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 48,404 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DBO 623V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DBO 623V, 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 DBO 623V registered?

DBO 623V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1979.

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