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L326 RNV

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,159 mi
Last recorded177,159 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 177,159 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 169,372 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 169,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damp around injector pump

front lower sus arm inner rear bushes wearing

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 17 Jan 2008 164,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 151,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 139,896 miles

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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L326 RNV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L326 RNV, 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 L326 RNV registered?

L326 RNV is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L326 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L326 RNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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