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1177 OR

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

283,251 mi
Last recorded283,251 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1177 OR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 May 2015 283,251 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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1177 OR is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 1177 OR, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 1177 OR?

You can check the full history of 1177 OR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 1177 OR registered?

1177 OR is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is 1177 OR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1177 OR 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 1177 OR have outstanding finance?

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