MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,882 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GFB 979W is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 59,594 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 GFB 979W, 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 48 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 GFB 979W?
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What year was GFB 979W registered?
GFB 979W is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1978.
Is GFB 979W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GFB 979W 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 GFB 979W have outstanding finance?
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