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CLF 960Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,079 mi
Last recorded123,079 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLF 960Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 123,079 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 121,579 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 118,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 118,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 117,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 117,621 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking under vehicle (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 116,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2009 116,740 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2007 116,158 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 116,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 115,488 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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CLF 960Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 960Y, 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 CLF 960Y registered?

CLF 960Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 1982.

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