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N873 NNW

1971 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,857 mi
Last recorded134,857 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 NNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2007 134,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 123,383 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N873 NNW is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 121,621 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 N873 NNW, 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 55 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 N873 NNW?

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What year was N873 NNW registered?

N873 NNW is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N873 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N873 NNW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N873 NNW have outstanding finance?

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