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K607 AVV

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK607 AVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 111,897 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 103,960 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to both sides rear chassis

nsr floor corroded & repaired

os sill damaged & corroded

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,344 miles

corrosion at floor to sill areas

corrosion to both sides rear chassis

corrosion to exhaust

front exhaust joint loose & blowing

osf outer sill corroded & holed

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2007 91,948 miles

battery wobbles in tray

both rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear floor to sill corroded

slight exhaust blow at cat joints

Pass 8 Nov 2006 86,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from cambelt area †rear brake hose ferules corroded †rear no plate delaminating †nsr floor repaired †os steering rack gaitor twisted †

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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K607 AVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K607 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.

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What year was K607 AVV registered?

K607 AVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is K607 AVV safe to buy?

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