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ExpiredMileage
82,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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TOP PART OF BUCK HEAD HAS BEEN REMORDENISED BUT ON MOVEMENT IN LOWER BUCK HEAD WERE MASTER AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE BOLTED TOO.
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.
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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.
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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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