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CKB 553X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKB 553X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2007 76,041 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All brake hoses appear to be old and starting to perish.

Drivers seat is slightly loose at mounts.

Nearside front belt is slow to return.

Repairs have been covered in a plastic medium.

Road springs are not standard.

Rusting at offside inner arch turret.

There are areas of rusting which have been coated in a plastic resin type of compound.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,740 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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CKB 553X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 CKB 553X, 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 CKB 553X registered?

CKB 553X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1982.

Is CKB 553X safe to buy?

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