CarVerify

Free Car Check

AMF 186T

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1460cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,554 mi
Last recorded23,554 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMF 186T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 22,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,726 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 21,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,491 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 20,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal has a bit to much travel.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,123 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AMF 186T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AMF 186T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AMF 186T?

You can check the full history of AMF 186T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AMF 186T registered?

AMF 186T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is AMF 186T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMF 186T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AMF 186T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AMF 186T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.