MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front shockabsorber damping weak
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)
Front shocks weak !
Horn boarderline !
front exhaust mount insecure !
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of GDL 383V?
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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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