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NEC 503V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,888 mi
Last recorded157,888 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEC 503V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 157,888 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 157,888 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2013 157,299 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 157,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 156,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 154,477 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 154,466 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 151,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 28 Apr 2010 151,297 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 14 Mar 2009 147,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 129,877 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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NEC 503V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NEC 503V, 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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NEC 503V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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