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NGJ 15V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGJ 15V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,503 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 95,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 87,851 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,273 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 75,610 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 75,610 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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NGJ 15V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NGJ 15V, 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

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What year was NGJ 15V registered?

NGJ 15V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is NGJ 15V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGJ 15V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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