MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.25 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in steering rack
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play in steering rack
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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LGN 663V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LGN 663V, 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 LGN 663V registered?
LGN 663V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1979.
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