MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
4 way seat harness fitted
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
4 way seat harness fitted
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
non standard seatbelts fitted
vehicle has been extensively modified
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EEL 240T is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 EEL 240T, 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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What year was EEL 240T registered?
EEL 240T is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 1980.
Is EEL 240T safe to buy?
The MOT history for EEL 240T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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