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Q965VOG

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,706 mi
Last recorded117,706 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ965VOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 117,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 115,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 108,579 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 108,579 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Q965VOG is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Q965VOG, 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 Q965VOG registered?

Q965VOG is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q965VOG safe to buy?

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