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FPJ 798V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPJ 798V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 125,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

fuel pipe clips damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2021 125,004 miles

fuel pipe clips damaged

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 125,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

fuel pipe clips damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,831 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 124,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 123,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 122,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

advise rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 26 May 2012 122,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

advise rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 26 May 2012 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

advise rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 6 May 2011 119,782 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 117,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 113,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 110,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 106,672 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 106,672 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 104,738 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 798V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FPJ 798V, 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 798V registered?

FPJ 798V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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