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ENT 847V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,877 mi
Last recorded17,877 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENT 847V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 17,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 17,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 17,495 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 17,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 17,293 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 17,113 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 16,838 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 16,718 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 16,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,060 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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ENT 847V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ENT 847V, 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

How do I check the history of ENT 847V?

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What year was ENT 847V registered?

ENT 847V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is ENT 847V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENT 847V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENT 847V have outstanding finance?

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