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RPU 578R

1976 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,214 mi
Last recorded62,214 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Golf55,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPU 578R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,214 miles

nearside front tyre binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2015 62,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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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RPU 578R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPU 578R, 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

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What year was RPU 578R registered?

RPU 578R is a 1976 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is RPU 578R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPU 578R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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