MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,168 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
initial movement to n/s/f shock ram, n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt webbing damaged recommend replacement
initial movement to top column?,initial earthing fault n/s/r light unit,no. plate lights turn off when boot opened?,poor resistance o/s/f s/absorber,front metal brake pipes dry and surface corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes & at bulkhead
metal in o/s/f tyre tread and feathering to inner and outer edges,oil leak front of engine & at gearbox casing,surface corrosion to both rear metals leading to wheel cylinders,n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses at flexi mounting(no vis cords)
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Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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831 CVJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 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 831 CVJ, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 831 CVJ registered?
831 CVJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 1988.
Is 831 CVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for 831 CVJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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