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GEU 132W

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEU 132W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

general surface rust

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 110,882 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f seat rail

Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,974 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 107,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,722 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 106,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,138 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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GEU 132W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GEU 132W, 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.

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What year was GEU 132W registered?

GEU 132W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 October 1980.

Is GEU 132W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEU 132W shows 9 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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