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N446 OFL

1971 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Golf121,621 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 OFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2018

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front inner seal/floor is corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2016

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014
Pass 11 Dec 2013

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 18 May 2012

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 4,854 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,013 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,740 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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N446 OFL is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N446 OFL, 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 N446 OFL registered?

N446 OFL is a 1971 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N446 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N446 OFL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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