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HBM 247T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,990 mi
Last recorded36,990 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBM 247T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 36,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 18 May 2021 36,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 36,948 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all front and rear ()

Fail 15 May 2017 36,948 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all front and rear ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,265 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,545 miles

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

N/S Reverse Lamp Inop

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2010 33,528 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

N/S Reverse Lamp Inop

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 33,047 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,528 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 30,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,905 miles

both front tyres perished

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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HBM 247T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HBM 247T, 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.

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What year was HBM 247T registered?

HBM 247T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 1978.

Is HBM 247T safe to buy?

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