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TEL 127R

1977 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,704 mi
Last recorded38,704 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEL 127R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 38,663 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,956 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,038 miles

o/s drive shaft catches body

Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s drive shaft catches body

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,462 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,417 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing †petrol smell in engine bay †gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2005 29,303 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 29,299 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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TEL 127R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TEL 127R, 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 TEL 127R registered?

TEL 127R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 1977.

Is TEL 127R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEL 127R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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