MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
rear brake ferrules slighty rusty
rear inner cills slighty rusty
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
rear brake ferrules slighty rusty
rear inner cills slighty rusty
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WGT 655R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 WGT 655R, 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
How do I check the history of WGT 655R?
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What year was WGT 655R registered?
WGT 655R is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1977.
Is WGT 655R safe to buy?
The MOT history for WGT 655R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WGT 655R have outstanding finance?
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