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OPO 311S

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,944 mi
Last recorded20,944 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPO 311S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,374 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 19,374 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 18,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 18,735 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,528 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 17,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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OPO 311S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 OPO 311S, 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 49 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 OPO 311S?

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What year was OPO 311S registered?

OPO 311S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is OPO 311S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPO 311S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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