MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,311 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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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.
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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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