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WJE 172T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,637 mi
Last recorded68,637 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJE 172T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 67,784 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 58,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 66,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,491 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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WJE 172T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJE 172T, 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 WJE 172T?

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What year was WJE 172T registered?

WJE 172T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1978.

Is WJE 172T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJE 172T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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