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FCP 906W

1980 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,823 mi
Last recorded185,823 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCP 906W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 185,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 183,267 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 182,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 182,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

All rubber exhaust mounts perished

Battery insecure

Front brakes only just in balance

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak at sump

Rear axle mounting rubber perished

Rear valance corroded

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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FCP 906W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCP 906W, 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 FCP 906W registered?

FCP 906W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is FCP 906W safe to buy?

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