MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle is too low for roller brake tester
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle has lowered suspension fitted there by reducing the damping of the vehicle
Battery insecure
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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HRD 962W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 HRD 962W, 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
How do I check the history of HRD 962W?
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What year was HRD 962W registered?
HRD 962W is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1980.
Is HRD 962W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HRD 962W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HRD 962W have outstanding finance?
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