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CJC 625X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,273 mi
Last recorded116,273 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJC 625X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,273 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 116,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rubbers

Pass 26 Jul 2014 106,413 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,389 miles

drivers seat play

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen has light scratchs across it

Fail 28 May 2010 106,389 miles

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat play

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

screen has light scratchs across it

Fail 1 Dec 2009 106,387 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four springs loose when vehicle jacked up

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

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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CJC 625X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 CJC 625X, 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 CJC 625X registered?

CJC 625X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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