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YAW 121T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,468 mi
Last recorded48,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 121T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,468 miles

corrosion to left and right inner sills, but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 30 May 2015 48,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 19 May 2014 46,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2014 46,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YAW 121T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YAW 121T, 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 YAW 121T registered?

YAW 121T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1978.

Is YAW 121T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAW 121T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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