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OCA 351V

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,680 mi
Last recorded4,680 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCA 351V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,680 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKED SIDE WALLS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 2,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 1,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 1,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 230 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 230 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 May 2006 132,902 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 132,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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OCA 351V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OCA 351V, 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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What year was OCA 351V registered?

OCA 351V is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is OCA 351V safe to buy?

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