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PNH 96R

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNH 96R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 82,226 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2014

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side inner sill and near side inner sill corroded

only one switch for side lights and pipped lights

Fail 31 Jul 2012

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank close to rear axel

off side inner sill and near side inner sill corroded

only one switch for side lights and pipped lights

rear tyres a bit small for wheels

Pass 24 Jun 2011
Fail 23 Jun 2011

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat runner worn

suspension ride height very low

Fail 22 Dec 2009 83,891 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2009 81,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 243,140 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 243,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PNH 96R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PNH 96R, 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.

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What year was PNH 96R registered?

PNH 96R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1976.

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