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JXP 061

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,900 mi
Last recorded189,900 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXP 061
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 189,900 miles

wipers on slow speed only

Fail 30 Nov 2012 189,900 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers on slow speed only

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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JXP 061 is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 JXP 061, 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 JXP 061?

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What year was JXP 061 registered?

JXP 061 is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is JXP 061 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXP 061 shows 2 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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