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VCY 968T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,142 mi
Last recorded67,142 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCY 968T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 67,142 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,141 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,838 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,464 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wings surface rust

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,464 miles

n/s and o/s front wings surface rust

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,055 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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VCY 968T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCY 968T, 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 VCY 968T registered?

VCY 968T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is VCY 968T safe to buy?

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