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FRH 467T

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,713 mi
Last recorded44,713 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2005
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRH 467T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2005 44,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 44,713 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear wheels to wide for body

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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FRH 467T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc 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 FRH 467T, 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 FRH 467T?

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What year was FRH 467T registered?

FRH 467T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is FRH 467T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRH 467T 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 FRH 467T have outstanding finance?

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