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A714 SCW

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,311 mi
Last recorded13,311 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA714 SCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2022 13,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody sealant applied

Pass 23 Dec 2020 12,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody sealant applied

Pass 5 Oct 2019 10,642 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 5,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in seat

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 1,608 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in seat base

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

brake pipes coated in under seal

Pass 6 Oct 2016 257,802 miles

Front Headlamps mask fitted to deviate beam

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

Offside Rear weel bearing noisy

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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A714 SCW is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,471cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 59,594 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 A714 SCW, 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 48 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 A714 SCW?

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What year was A714 SCW registered?

A714 SCW is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is A714 SCW safe to buy?

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