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YPK 639T

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,053 mi
Last recorded27,053 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPK 639T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,053 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,979 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 26,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,786 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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YPK 639T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YPK 639T, 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 YPK 639T?

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What year was YPK 639T registered?

YPK 639T is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 1978.

Is YPK 639T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPK 639T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YPK 639T have outstanding finance?

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