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N279 EYC

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 EYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 115,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 101,441 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 101,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 96,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front side light inoperative

rear brake pad wear on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2006 87,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 77,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (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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N279 EYC is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N279 EYC, 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 N279 EYC registered?

N279 EYC is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N279 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N279 EYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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