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DHN 372T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

258,781 mi
Last recorded258,781 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 372T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 258,781 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 258,781 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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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DHN 372T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHN 372T, 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 DHN 372T?

You can check the full history of DHN 372T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DHN 372T registered?

DHN 372T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is DHN 372T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHN 372T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DHN 372T have outstanding finance?

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