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KFO 380

1956 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,616 mi
Last recorded7,616 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 380
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1956
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,616 miles

floor corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2011 7,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

floor corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,381 miles

advise better welding to steering damper mount bracket

advise under dash and bonnet wiring tidy

batt insecure

both floorpans corroding

front flexis starting to perrish

fuel cap seal perrishing

h/lamp patterns poor

minor warp on rear drums

n/s/r hub oil seal starting to weap

no high beam warning

no oil or alt lamp

no steering locating pips on axle

steering coupling perrishing

strongly advise better seat mountings

Fail 17 Aug 2009 7,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

advise better welding to steering damper mount bracket

advise under dash and bonnet wiring tidy

batt insecure

both floorpans corroding

front flexis starting to perrish

fuel cap seal perrishing

h/lamp patterns poor

minor warp on rear drums

n/s/r hub oil seal starting to weap

no high beam warning

no oil or alt lamp

no steering locating pips on axle

steering coupling perrishing

strongly advise better seat mountings

Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,246 miles

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

miss-fire on engine

n/s h/brake reading low

n/s/f rim slight buckle

no locating peg attached to front beam for steering box,may be liable to droop with use.

o/s/f lower ball joint has play

Fail 2 Jul 2008 7,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

miss-fire on engine

n/s h/brake reading low

n/s/f rim slight buckle

o/s/f lower ball joint has play

Pass 2 Jun 2007 6,181 miles

adv ise better seat mountings(advise larger load bearing plates

advise n/s park brake needs att.

advise o/s steering stop adjusted, (tyre close to axle

both front tyres perrished

o/s upper and lower ball joints have play

play at steering wheel

steering coupling perrishing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 4,696 miles

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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KFO 380 is a 1956 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFO 380, 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 70 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KFO 380 registered?

KFO 380 is a 1956 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1956.

Is KFO 380 safe to buy?

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