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VMV 360S

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMV 360S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 29,698 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 8 May 2013 29,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2009 25,348 miles

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

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

Offside front door lower hinge mounting in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2009 25,205 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside front door lower hinge mounting in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,673 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES,TRACKING AT FAULT POSSIBLY.

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR LOWER HINGE BREAKING AWAY FROM A-POST.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 195,695 miles

see vt32 issued 28/06/2007

Fail 28 Jun 2007 19,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slight binding

offside front door post cracked at lower hinge

offside wiper poor

rear bumper offside end cap missing

rubber fuel filler neck deteriorating

spare tyre pressure low

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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VMV 360S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMV 360S, 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 VMV 360S registered?

VMV 360S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 1977.

Is VMV 360S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMV 360S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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