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GDL 383V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,196 mi
Last recorded120,196 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDL 383V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 120,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2016 118,868 miles

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

front shockabsorber damping weak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,204 miles

Front shocks weak !

Horn boarderline !

front exhaust mount insecure !

Pass 15 Aug 2012 113,600 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 113,600 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 111,063 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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GDL 383V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GDL 383V, 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 GDL 383V registered?

GDL 383V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1980.

Is GDL 383V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDL 383V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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