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G0-73-80

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

225,194 mi
Last recorded225,194 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG0-73-80
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 May 2017 225,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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G0-73-80 is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,720 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 G0-73-80, 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 50 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 G0-73-80?

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What year was G0-73-80 registered?

G0-73-80 is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is G0-73-80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for G0-73-80 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 G0-73-80 have outstanding finance?

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