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GYH 206W

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,545 mi
Last recorded58,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 206W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,545 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 57,494 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,475 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,191 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,923 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,923 miles

Braking system leaking dampness on brake compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter damp (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber low damping effort

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,331 miles

long brake pedal travel

Fail 9 Apr 2015 53,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

long brake pedal travel

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,711 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 52,177 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2012 51,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2008 48,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

tyres on car are old age

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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GYH 206W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GYH 206W, 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 GYH 206W registered?

GYH 206W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is GYH 206W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYH 206W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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