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FPJ 673V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 673V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,294 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2021 79,139 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CIVERD IN UNDERSILL AND GREEZ

Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 78,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,798 miles

both front shack damp

slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,664 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 72,664 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 69,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,499 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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FPJ 673V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FPJ 673V, 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 FPJ 673V registered?

FPJ 673V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is FPJ 673V safe to buy?

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