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GNK 761T

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,910 mi
Last recorded13,910 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNK 761T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 13,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,020 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,789 miles

Front Lower x member corrode near front engine mount

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 11,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower x member corrode near front engine mount

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 10,945 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre crossmenber (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Pass 26 Jul 2016 9,162 miles

Front Cross member slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Vehicle been lowered

Vehicle been modified

Pass 11 Jul 2015 8,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,390 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 95,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 94,026 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 94,021 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,817 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to n/s & o/s front panel

Pass 8 Sep 2006 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to n/s front floor to sill

Fail 8 Sep 2006 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to n/s front floor to sill

Pass 8 Sep 2005 90,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GNK 761T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,471cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GNK 761T, 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.

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What year was GNK 761T registered?

GNK 761T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1979.

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