MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle becoming corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer sills corroded
offside rear sill slightly corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear sill slightly corroded
slight corrosion close to offside rear axle mounting point
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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KLH 971V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 KLH 971V, 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.
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What year was KLH 971V registered?
KLH 971V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 1979.
Is KLH 971V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KLH 971V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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