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DHY 732W

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,453 mi
Last recorded113,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 732W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,383 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 113,354 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Handbrake (3.6.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & Outer Sill Inc Inner Arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

2 x Rear & O/S/F Tyres 2.0mm @ Lowest Point

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / Floor (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F Inner step Corroded / Holed

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,867 miles

front and rear susp springs and shocks corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 112,866 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front and rear susp springs and shocks corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,744 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 106,189 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 105,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 88,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,774 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,774 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust gas emissions close to max limit

Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,358 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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DHY 732W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DHY 732W, 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 DHY 732W registered?

DHY 732W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1980.

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