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ORE 1P

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,398 mi
Last recorded5,398 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORE 1P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,357 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 5,357 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,151 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,584 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 3,873 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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ORE 1P is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ORE 1P, 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

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What year was ORE 1P registered?

ORE 1P is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 February 1977.

Is ORE 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORE 1P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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