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VNL 688T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,000 mi
Last recorded43,000 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNL 688T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,000 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 42,927 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,920 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 42,920 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VNL 688T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VNL 688T, 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 VNL 688T?

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What year was VNL 688T registered?

VNL 688T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is VNL 688T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNL 688T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNL 688T have outstanding finance?

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