MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LGT 98V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LGT 98V, 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 LGT 98V?
You can check the full history of LGT 98V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LGT 98V registered?
LGT 98V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1979.
Is LGT 98V safe to buy?
The MOT history for LGT 98V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LGT 98V have outstanding finance?
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