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FPR 7V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,374 mi
Last recorded68,374 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPR 7V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,374 miles

stone chip in screen †underneath of vehicle heavy in sealant

Fail 8 Sep 2006 68,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

stone chips to windscreen †plastic sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

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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FPR 7V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FPR 7V, 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 FPR 7V?

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What year was FPR 7V registered?

FPR 7V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 1979.

Is FPR 7V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPR 7V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FPR 7V have outstanding finance?

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