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RPE 303R

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 303R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,852 miles

Nearside Front to sill weak

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front floor to sill weak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 53,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front to sill weak

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Offside Front floor to sill weak

Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front floor pans to sills corroded,

offside front tyre wear on inner edge, both rear tyres low on tred

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front floor pans to sills corroded,

offside front tyre wear on inner edge, both rear tyres low on tred

Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front sills to floor pans corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.both rear tyres low & side wall cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2007 5,815 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front sills too floor pans corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2007 52,780 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front sills to floor pans corroded

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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RPE 303R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 RPE 303R, 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.

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What year was RPE 303R registered?

RPE 303R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 1977.

Is RPE 303R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 303R shows 7 tests with a 28.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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