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DHG 50W

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,555 mi
Last recorded58,555 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHG 50W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

vehicle has limited suspension travel

Fail 7 Sep 2009 58,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

vehicle has limited suspension travel

Pass 6 Sep 2008 65,359 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,356 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2007 65,328 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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DHG 50W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHG 50W, 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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What year was DHG 50W registered?

DHG 50W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is DHG 50W safe to buy?

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