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GJU 602V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,881 mi
Last recorded76,881 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJU 602V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 112,930 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 112,930 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 112,367 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 112,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GJU 602V 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 60%.

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 GJU 602V, 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 GJU 602V registered?

GJU 602V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 August 1979.

Is GJU 602V safe to buy?

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