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MRX 601P

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,653 mi
Last recorded22,653 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 601P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,653 miles

vehicle lowered ,non standard suspension

Fail 1 Mar 2018 22,653 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)

vehicle lowered ,non standard suspension

wiper blades split ,no washers to test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 20,891 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 20,884 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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MRX 601P is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 55,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRX 601P, 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 50 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 MRX 601P registered?

MRX 601P is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is MRX 601P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRX 601P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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