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BMV 110T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,872 mi
Last recorded52,872 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 110T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 52,872 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack insecure Offside rack mount bracket - welds fractured at chassis (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 46,502 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 46,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 46,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all original (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f floor pan (2.4.A.3)

rear brake service advised

Fail 22 Sep 2008 45,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,404 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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BMV 110T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BMV 110T, 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

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What year was BMV 110T registered?

BMV 110T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 1978.

Is BMV 110T safe to buy?

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