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UHC 698T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHC 698T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 88,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 88,667 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,842 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,729 miles

Fuel pipes are coroded

O\s\f tyre is perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,393 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,393 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 85,340 miles

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

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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UHC 698T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 59,594 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 UHC 698T, 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 48 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 UHC 698T registered?

UHC 698T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is UHC 698T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHC 698T shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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