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K569 AVV

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,506 mi
Last recorded157,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK569 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 157,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate very deteriorated

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front outer cill to floor very corroded and holed

offside rear and nearside rear chassis very corroded around axle mountings

Pass 13 Jun 2008 150,014 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 148,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K569 AVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K569 AVV, 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 K569 AVV registered?

K569 AVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K569 AVV safe to buy?

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