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HKN 85V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,254 mi
Last recorded67,254 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKN 85V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 67,254 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported BOTH FRONT TO REARS IN ENGINE BAY (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure FRONT TO REAR IN ENGINE BAY (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,157 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper missing

Fail 19 Feb 2016 67,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper missing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 55,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 50,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,898 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,113 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake hose ferrules corroded both sides

slight play both front hub areas

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,077 miles

all brake hose ferrules very rusty

o/s sill corroded at rear

suspension very low drive shafts running very close to chassis

Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

all brake hose ferrules very rusty

o/s sill corroded at rear

suspension very low drive shafts running very close to chassis

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 28,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 26,969 miles

brake discs corroded

emissions co% level high

front and rear brake hoses corroded on ends

front hoses perished

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

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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HKN 85V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HKN 85V, 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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HKN 85V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 1980.

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