MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
floor pans corroding
fuel filter corroded
long travel on brake pedal
nearside rear inner sill heavily undersealed
nearside rear park brake giving a reduced reading
offside front brake flexi hose cable tied in position
slight play in steering column bottom bush
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
floor pans corroding
fuel filter corroded
long travel on brake pedal
nearside rear inner sill heavily undersealed
nearside rear park brake giving a reduced reading
offside front brake flexi hose cable tied in position
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HLX 61V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 76,094 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 HLX 61V, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HLX 61V registered?
HLX 61V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is HLX 61V safe to buy?
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