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DLB 519T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,353 mi
Last recorded25,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 519T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,353 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 23,863 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 23,863 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DLB 519T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DLB 519T, 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 DLB 519T?

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What year was DLB 519T registered?

DLB 519T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is DLB 519T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLB 519T shows 4 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 DLB 519T have outstanding finance?

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