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GGM 271W

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,385 mi
Last recorded162,385 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 271W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 162,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas underneath vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 162,385 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas underneath vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2015 161,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 159,836 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 156,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 156,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 146,737 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 146,735 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 141,451 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 141,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Dec 2006 138,176 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 138,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 135,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 135,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GGM 271W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GGM 271W, 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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GGM 271W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 1980.

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