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BCV 996T

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1768cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,278 mi
Last recorded31,278 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 996T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,768cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 31,278 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 31,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 30,215 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 30,213 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BCV 996T is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,768cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 BCV 996T, 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 49 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 BCV 996T?

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What year was BCV 996T registered?

BCV 996T is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 1977.

Is BCV 996T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 996T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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