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JGO 128T

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,412 mi
Last recorded89,412 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGO 128T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 89,070 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 87,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,154 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 85,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 84,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,932 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 79,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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JGO 128T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JGO 128T, 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 JGO 128T?

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What year was JGO 128T registered?

JGO 128T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is JGO 128T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGO 128T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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