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EYN 7N

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,886 mi
Last recorded77,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYN 7N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 77,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,452 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,590 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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EYN 7N 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 EYN 7N, 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 EYN 7N registered?

EYN 7N is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is EYN 7N safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYN 7N 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.

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