MOT Status
Mileage
170,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
body showing signs of corrosion
front brake discs corroded
main fuel pipes insecure
n/s rear sill weak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FDV 185V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 76,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FDV 185V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FDV 185V registered?
FDV 185V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1979.
Is FDV 185V safe to buy?
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