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CZN78AG

1978 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

243,841 mi
Last recorded243,841 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCZN78AG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2007 243,841 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

o/s/r wheel bearing slack †both front tyres low tread †various corrosion to floors

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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CZN78AG is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 CZN78AG, 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 CZN78AG registered?

CZN78AG is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is CZN78AG safe to buy?

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