MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Corrosion on fuel lines
Possible brake lamp switch fault
Rear exhaust hangers in poor condition
Slight corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside washer jet deteriorating
Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Corrosion on brake pipes
Corrosion on fuel lines
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
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
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)
Corrosion on fuel lines
Corrosion on off side sill at rear
Near side constant velocity boot in poor condition
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Horn deteriorating
Oil leak
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
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)
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?
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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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