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JCW 793N

1975 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,546 mi
Last recorded33,546 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Golf43,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 793N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 33,546 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,940 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,940 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Inner Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cracking

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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JCW 793N is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JCW 793N, 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 JCW 793N?

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What year was JCW 793N registered?

JCW 793N is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is JCW 793N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCW 793N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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