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DHR 881V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,432 mi
Last recorded78,432 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHR 881V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,432 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fuel tank hose clips corroded away

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 78,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 78,314 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 77,953 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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DHR 881V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHR 881V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHR 881V registered?

DHR 881V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1980.

Is DHR 881V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHR 881V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DHR 881V have outstanding finance?

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