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FFP 350V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFP 350V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 73,878 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,423 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 73,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bo bo chassis legs damaged

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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FFP 350V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,588cc 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 FFP 350V, 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 FFP 350V registered?

FFP 350V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FFP 350V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFP 350V 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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