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XHX 397T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,566 mi
Last recorded57,566 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHX 397T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 57,566 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 57,566 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 57,560 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 57,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,502 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,385 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 43,384 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,354 miles

big oil leak right hand side of engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,292 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,965 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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XHX 397T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XHX 397T, 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 XHX 397T registered?

XHX 397T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is XHX 397T safe to buy?

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