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L461 WOW

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 WOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 92,191 miles

Pin hole in o.s.f outer cv gaiter.

Rear axle bushes split.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 92,154 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

No emission test carried out due to leak.

Pin hole in o.s.f outer cv gaiter.

Rear axle bushes split.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,064 miles

nearside rear bump stop split.

offside rear bump stop split.

rear screen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

rear screen wiper blade deteriorated

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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L461 WOW is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc 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 L461 WOW, 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 L461 WOW registered?

L461 WOW is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L461 WOW safe to buy?

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