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CAB 115S

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,500 mi
Last recorded89,500 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAB 115S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 89,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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CAB 115S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CAB 115S, 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 CAB 115S registered?

CAB 115S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 1977.

Is CAB 115S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAB 115S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAB 115S have outstanding finance?

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