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OPG 234R

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,174 mi
Last recorded18,174 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 234R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 18,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,948 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,311 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 17,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,846 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 31 May 2011 16,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,991 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,345 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

boot struts defective

front brakes noisey

play in n\s front seat mount

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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OPG 234R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OPG 234R, 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 OPG 234R?

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What year was OPG 234R registered?

OPG 234R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is OPG 234R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPG 234R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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