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DUJ 207V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,453 mi
Last recorded85,453 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUJ 207V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,453 miles

Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2013 85,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2012 65,113 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front chassis cross member badly corroded

front springs insecure when suspension is extended, but relocate into cups when lowered.

rear chassis rails badly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 80,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front chassis cross member badly corroded

front springs insecure when suspension is extended, but relocate into cups when lowered.

rear chassis rails badly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 80,154 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front chassis cross member badly corroded

front springs insecure when suspension is extended, but relocate into cups when lowered.

rear chassis rails badly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,099 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,666 miles

nearside wheel arch corroded

rear chassis subframe mounting welded and heavly sealed

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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DUJ 207V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,471cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DUJ 207V, 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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DUJ 207V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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