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CBW 680Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,874 mi
Last recorded154,874 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 680Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 154,874 miles

Oil leak

boot flooir corroed

slight wear in steering rack

wear in drivers seat runners

Pass 3 Jan 2007 151,960 miles

hydrocarbons high on tickover

Fail 30 Dec 2006 151,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hydrocarbons high on tickover

Fail 20 Dec 2006 151,919 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 147,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 147,863 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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CBW 680Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,087 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 CBW 680Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CBW 680Y registered?

CBW 680Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 1982.

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