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NMA 915P

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,851 mi
Last recorded60,851 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 915P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 60,851 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 58,261 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2010 58,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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NMA 915P is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NMA 915P, 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 NMA 915P registered?

NMA 915P is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1976.

Is NMA 915P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 915P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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