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VAE 374T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,225 mi
Last recorded55,225 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAE 374T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 55,225 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel connection hoses from tank to feed & return lines deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,168 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,149 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,132 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 55,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,708 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,540 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,356 miles

All fuel hoses slightly perished & aged,recommend replacing.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,135 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,019 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,764 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,919 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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VAE 374T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VAE 374T, 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 VAE 374T registered?

VAE 374T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 1978.

Is VAE 374T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAE 374T shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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