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VHV 292S

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHV 292S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,693 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 101,839 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 101,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 101,332 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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VHV 292S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHV 292S, 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

How do I check the history of VHV 292S?

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What year was VHV 292S registered?

VHV 292S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1978.

Is VHV 292S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHV 292S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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