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EYL 16V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 16V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 145,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 144,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 144,559 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 144,543 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 143,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 142,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 142,350 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 141,721 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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EYL 16V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EYL 16V, 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

How do I check the history of EYL 16V?

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What year was EYL 16V registered?

EYL 16V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is EYL 16V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYL 16V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYL 16V have outstanding finance?

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