CarVerify

Free Car Check

HVB 294N

1975 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,314 mi
Last recorded52,314 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Golf43,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVB 294N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 49,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn at inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting split

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 46,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 46,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,019 miles

Oil leak

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HVB 294N is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 43,428 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 HVB 294N, 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 51 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 HVB 294N?

You can check the full history of HVB 294N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HVB 294N registered?

HVB 294N is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1975.

Is HVB 294N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVB 294N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVB 294N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HVB 294N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.