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WGT 655R

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGT 655R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,654 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,381 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 75,368 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 71,857 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 71,857 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,392 miles

rear brake ferrules slighty rusty

rear inner cills slighty rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2009 71,392 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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