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K850 CVV

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 126,490 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 122,676 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 122,676 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre tread low on outer edge †Wiper blades splitting †N/S/F & O/S/R floor pans rusted through †N/S/F suspention leg top mounting worn †O/S/R brake pipe rusty †Accident damage to o/s/r panel †Windsceen stone chipped

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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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K850 CVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K850 CVV, 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

How do I check the history of K850 CVV?

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What year was K850 CVV registered?

K850 CVV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K850 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K850 CVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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