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F263 OYP

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,321 mi
Last recorded157,321 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 OYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 157,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 152,994 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 147,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 147,792 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 143,222 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

signs of corrosion starting in floor pans

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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F263 OYP is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 121,621 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 F263 OYP, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F263 OYP registered?

F263 OYP is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is F263 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 OYP 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.

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