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EMM 744V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,774 mi
Last recorded34,774 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMM 744V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2018 34,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades in poor condition

o/s outer cv boot has small leak

rear fog light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 321,182 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 32,182 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,632 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 30,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,270 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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EMM 744V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EMM 744V, 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 EMM 744V registered?

EMM 744V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is EMM 744V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMM 744V shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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