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OFP 276R

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,690 mi
Last recorded32,690 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFP 276R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,961 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 28,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,151 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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OFP 276R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OFP 276R, 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

How do I check the history of OFP 276R?

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What year was OFP 276R registered?

OFP 276R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1976.

Is OFP 276R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFP 276R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OFP 276R have outstanding finance?

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