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YDT 648T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,460 mi
Last recorded55,460 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDT 648T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,216 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,646 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 54,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,387 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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YDT 648T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDT 648T, 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 YDT 648T registered?

YDT 648T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 1978.

Is YDT 648T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDT 648T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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