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LWL 928S

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1471cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWL 928S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,471cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,869 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 97,869 miles

Front Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 95,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 93,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,827 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 91,724 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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LWL 928S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,471cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 59,594 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 LWL 928S, 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 48 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 LWL 928S registered?

LWL 928S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is LWL 928S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWL 928S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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