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CLF 730Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,379 mi
Last recorded138,379 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLF 730Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 138,379 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 138,377 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 135,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 133,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 133,537 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2006 126,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2006 126,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CLF 730Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CLF 730Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CLF 730Y?

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What year was CLF 730Y registered?

CLF 730Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 1982.

Is CLF 730Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLF 730Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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