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J790 LVV

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,036 mi
Last recorded179,036 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 179,036 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 179,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 174,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 174,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,304 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 170,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 166,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 162,109 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 161,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 154,214 miles

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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J790 LVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J790 LVV, 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.

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What year was J790 LVV registered?

J790 LVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J790 LVV safe to buy?

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