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KLH 971V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,264 mi
Last recorded175,264 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLH 971V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 175,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 174,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 174,764 miles

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 174,764 miles

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

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 174,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 172,885 miles

slight corrosion close to offside rear axle mounting point

Pass 24 Jul 2013 170,597 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Aug 2012 166,757 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 166,757 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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