MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,453 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside wheel arch corroded
rear chassis subframe mounting welded and heavly sealed
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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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What year was DUJ 207V registered?
DUJ 207V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1979.
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