MOT Status
Mileage
123,773 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both headlamp aims low †corrosion to underbonnet and front/rear and transverse brake pipes †corrosion to o/s outer sill panel by (b pillar)
steering rack gaiters twisted †n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread and 1.6mm on inner edge †front coil springs corroded †stone chip in windscreen oil leak from engine
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Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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478 FUV is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 478 FUV, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 478 FUV registered?
478 FUV is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1995.
Is 478 FUV safe to buy?
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