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HGT 471T

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,641 mi
Last recorded18,641 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGT 471T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 18,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 18,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 18,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 17,896 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 17,496 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 17,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 16,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 16,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 15,512 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 14,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 13,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 118,499 miles

Offside front trackrod end perished.

Raer brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 8,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 7,246 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear brake slightly tight

Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 4,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 3,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 1,069 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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HGT 471T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HGT 471T, 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 HGT 471T registered?

HGT 471T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 1979.

Is HGT 471T safe to buy?

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