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VTU 219R

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,623 mi
Last recorded77,623 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTU 219R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,623 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe clip missing

nearside door handle missing - still able to open door from inside and outside

nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded. Not in a prescribed area

offside front wing lower edge insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe clip missing

nearside door handle missing - still able to open door from inside and outside

nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded. Not in a prescribed area

offside front wing lower edge insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 77,582 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,582 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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VTU 219R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VTU 219R, 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 VTU 219R registered?

VTU 219R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 1977.

Is VTU 219R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTU 219R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VTU 219R have outstanding finance?

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