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478 FUV

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

123,773 mi
Last recorded123,773 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 FUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2007 123,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 May 2007 123,741 miles

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

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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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?

The MOT history for 478 FUV shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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