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ExpiredMileage
91,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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YEL 49S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 YEL 49S, 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.
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What year was YEL 49S registered?
YEL 49S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 1978.
Is YEL 49S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YEL 49S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YEL 49S have outstanding finance?
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