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GRF 900V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,071 mi
Last recorded66,071 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 900V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,484 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres slightly perished/split but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres slightly perished/split but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,313 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all brake pipes and hoses heavily undersealed

all under body heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes and hoses heavily undersealed

all under body heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2009 63,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 62,917 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 62,854 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 62,605 miles

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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GRF 900V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GRF 900V, 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 GRF 900V registered?

GRF 900V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GRF 900V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 900V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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