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HHM 425W

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHM 425W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and rubber parts starting to perish ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

some of steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,436 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,767 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 161,743 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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HHM 425W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HHM 425W, 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 HHM 425W registered?

HHM 425W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is HHM 425W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHM 425W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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