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831 CVJ

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,168 mi
Last recorded81,168 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration831 CVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 81,168 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,115 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 78,250 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 78,238 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,961 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2006 67,353 miles

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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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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