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JLW 662V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,459 mi
Last recorded80,459 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLW 662V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 80,459 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front wing and front panel / cross member badly corroded

lowered suspension fitted

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 16 May 2016 80,442 miles

lower front panel and offside wing corroded

lowered suspension fitted

sills and under body signs of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 80,196 miles

offside front wing and lower valance corroded

sills signs of corrosoin

Pass 28 May 2014 80,038 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion under body and offside front wing corroded

lowered suspension fitted

Fail 24 May 2014 80,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion under body and offside front wing corroded

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 79,140 miles

Oil leak

lowered suspension fitted

nearside sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front wing corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 79,140 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

lowered suspension fitted

nearside sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

offside front wing corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 78,828 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hole in ooffside front wing

rear inner wheel archs corroded and holed

underbody signs of corrosion

Pass 31 May 2011 78,322 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 78,322 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside wing bottom poor condition

sills poor condition

Pass 26 May 2010 77,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 76,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 76,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,103 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 76,094 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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JLW 662V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JLW 662V, 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 JLW 662V registered?

JLW 662V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 1979.

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