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GRF 995V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

72,814 mi
Last recorded72,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 995V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2006 72,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 995V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 GRF 995V, 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 GRF 995V?

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What year was GRF 995V registered?

GRF 995V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is GRF 995V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 995V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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