MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,891 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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GHV 258W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GHV 258W, 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 258W registered?
GHV 258W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 1980.
Is GHV 258W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GHV 258W shows 3 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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