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BCH 623T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

998 mi
Last recorded998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCH 623T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2013 998 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18 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
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BCH 623T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BCH 623T, 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 BCH 623T?

You can check the full history of BCH 623T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BCH 623T registered?

BCH 623T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 1978.

Is BCH 623T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCH 623T shows 2 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 BCH 623T have outstanding finance?

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