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GFK 244T

1979 Volkswagen Unknown

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Unknown64,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFK 244T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,107 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,488 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 77,484 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,028 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,027 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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GFK 244T is a 1979 Volkswagen Unknown in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 64,554 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFK 244T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GFK 244T?

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What year was GFK 244T registered?

GFK 244T is a 1979 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is GFK 244T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFK 244T shows 6 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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