MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1.slight corrosion of o/s front inner arch and n/s front undersill 2.fuel pipes corroded 3.oil leaks 4.surface corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes
5.brake pedal slightly spongy
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
1.slight corrosion of o/s front inner arch 2.fuel pipes corroded 3.oil leaks
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1.slight corrosion of o/s front inner arch 2.fuel pipes corroded 3.oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion throughout
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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GHV 252W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GHV 252W, 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 GHV 252W registered?
GHV 252W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 1980.
Is GHV 252W safe to buy?
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