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UUU 84S

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,397 mi
Last recorded52,397 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 84S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,202 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,704 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,316 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,987 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

some corrosion front underside of vehicle

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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UUU 84S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUU 84S, 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 UUU 84S registered?

UUU 84S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is UUU 84S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 84S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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