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DUC 484V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,204 mi
Last recorded189,204 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 484V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 189,204 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 188,580 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 188,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 188,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 188,580 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 188,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2016 188,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 188,580 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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DUC 484V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 76,094 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 DUC 484V, 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 47 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 DUC 484V registered?

DUC 484V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is DUC 484V safe to buy?

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