MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s front metal brake pipe corroeded
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GDD 806V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GDD 806V, 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 GDD 806V registered?
GDD 806V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1979.
Is GDD 806V safe to buy?
The MOT history for GDD 806V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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