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839 CXV

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,477 mi
Last recorded153,477 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration839 CXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 153,477 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 153,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre walls splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,008 miles

Cut in Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall but not to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear and Offside rear axle bushes starting to detach

Fail 12 Oct 2011 140,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Cut in Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall but not to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear and Offside rear axle bushes starting to detach

Pass 3 Sep 2010 132,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 129,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,000 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel rims distorted

exhaust back box clamp missing

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 127,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel rims distorted

exhaust back box clamp missing

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 124,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 118,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

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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839 CXV is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 839 CXV, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 839 CXV registered?

839 CXV is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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