MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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How do I check the history of DHG 50W?
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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?
The MOT history for DHG 50W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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