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KBL 56N

1975 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,679 mi
Last recorded215,679 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Golf43,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBL 56N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 215,679 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 215,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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KBL 56N is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KBL 56N, 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 KBL 56N?

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What year was KBL 56N registered?

KBL 56N is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KBL 56N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBL 56N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KBL 56N have outstanding finance?

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