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EPG 283V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,175 mi
Last recorded115,175 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 283V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,175 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 114,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 114,576 miles

Brake pedal travel long and soft, though readings good.

Braking system is much modified.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,537 miles

there is an oil leak offside front of engine.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 114,322 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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EPG 283V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPG 283V, 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 EPG 283V registered?

EPG 283V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is EPG 283V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPG 283V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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