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K411 YRP

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK411 YRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 134,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 121,640 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Feb 2008 121,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2006 113,422 miles

adviseries as per original MOT test No 144652856397

Fail 18 Dec 2006 113,422 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

baffles loose inside rear silencer

centre silencer badly corroded

condensation inside offside headlamp affecting light output

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside steering arm on hub touching antiroll bar on right hand full lock

rear discs in poor condition,badly corroded

unable to inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

unable to open tailgate from the outside boot floor inspected from inside the vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2005 109,569 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 109,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING RUSTY.

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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K411 YRP is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K411 YRP, 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 K411 YRP registered?

K411 YRP is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K411 YRP safe to buy?

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