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FMC 29V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMC 29V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,341 miles

n/s o/s front/rear shock absorber bults do not have locking nuts fitted

o/s front brake hose insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,341 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s o/s front/rear shock absorber bults do not have locking nuts fitted

o/s front brake hose insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer cv boot

o/s/rear foot/handbrake low on performance

Pass 8 Feb 2011 85,803 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 585,801 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

tyre well rotted

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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FMC 29V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FMC 29V, 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.

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What year was FMC 29V registered?

FMC 29V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1980.

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