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BFA 619T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 619T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 107,745 miles

Nearside front strut top mount slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2026 107,744 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front strut top mount slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,225 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 106,224 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,736 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,407 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 105,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 104,854 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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BFA 619T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BFA 619T, 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 BFA 619T?

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What year was BFA 619T registered?

BFA 619T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is BFA 619T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFA 619T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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