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HLJ 232V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,942 mi
Last recorded87,942 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLJ 232V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2015 87,942 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure exhaust fouling tank starting to cut into tank (7.2.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front jacking points corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front o/s rear n/s rear tyres perrished

n/s rear number plate frame loose

rear valance corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 87,645 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines

Possible brake lamp switch fault

Rear exhaust hangers in poor condition

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,624 miles

Nearside washer jet deteriorating

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,572 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on fuel lines

Fail 9 Jun 2011 87,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes

Corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on front suspension mounts

Front brake pads worn

Fail 1 Jun 2010 86,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on front suspension mounts

Front brake pads worn

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 84,662 miles

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on off side sill at rear

Near side constant velocity boot in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2008 81,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 79,595 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 79,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Slight brake bind on nearside front wheel

Slight play and roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Steering rack boots damp with oil

Pass 31 May 2006 72,646 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 72,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2005 62,931 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 62,931 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HLJ 232V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLJ 232V, 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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HLJ 232V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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