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P922 GKJ

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,960 mi
Last recorded126,960 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 GKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 126,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 119,250 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 111,141 miles

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

date of first use not consistant with model

Pass 7 Jan 2008 104,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 89,724 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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P922 GKJ is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P922 GKJ, 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

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What year was P922 GKJ registered?

P922 GKJ is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P922 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P922 GKJ 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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