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OEG 361P

1976 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,610 mi
Last recorded24,610 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEG 361P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 24,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 May 2018 24,606 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2008 23,415 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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OEG 361P is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc 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 OEG 361P, 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 OEG 361P registered?

OEG 361P is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 1976.

Is OEG 361P safe to buy?

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