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EPN 851V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,346 mi
Last recorded82,346 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPN 851V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,838 miles

TOP PART OF BUCK HEAD HAS BEEN REMORDENISED BUT ON MOVEMENT IN LOWER BUCK HEAD WERE MASTER AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE BOLTED TOO.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

TOP PART OF BUCK HEAD HAS BEEN REMORDENISED BUT ON MOVEMENT IN LOWER BUCK HEAD WERE MASTER AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE BOLTED TOO.

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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EPN 851V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EPN 851V, 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 EPN 851V?

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What year was EPN 851V registered?

EPN 851V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 1979.

Is EPN 851V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPN 851V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EPN 851V have outstanding finance?

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