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KOI 3042

1975 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,019 mi
Last recorded25,019 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Golf43,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOI 3042
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,019 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 24,985 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2014 24,738 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,531 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,638 miles

Coolant leak

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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KOI 3042 is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOI 3042, 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 KOI 3042?

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What year was KOI 3042 registered?

KOI 3042 is a 1975 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 1975.

Is KOI 3042 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOI 3042 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KOI 3042 have outstanding finance?

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