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L91 UNH

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,397 mi
Last recorded172,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL91 UNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 172,397 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 170,559 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 165,627 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 165,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

a repair has been made to the offside cill, unable to inspect fully as covered with sealer

Pass 21 Aug 2006 156,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 156,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L91 UNH is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L91 UNH, 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 L91 UNH registered?

L91 UNH is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L91 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L91 UNH shows 6 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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