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HPK 519V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,887 mi
Last recorded77,887 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPK 519V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,887 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing advice replacment

car is low

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both front sills starting to corrode advice underseal

Pass 14 May 2014 77,636 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 77,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

brake pedal pad worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,700 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 69,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 64,622 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HPK 519V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPK 519V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HPK 519V registered?

HPK 519V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is HPK 519V safe to buy?

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