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LBD 272V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

58,877 mi
Last recorded58,877 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBD 272V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 58,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion at advanced stage on both sills

corrosion at an advanced stagr on n/s/f inner wing

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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LBD 272V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 LBD 272V, 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

How do I check the history of LBD 272V?

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What year was LBD 272V registered?

LBD 272V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is LBD 272V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBD 272V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LBD 272V have outstanding finance?

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