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CSO 663Y

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,334 mi
Last recorded3,334 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSO 663Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 3,334 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 1,578 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2012 13,178 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 97,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,445 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2008 96,445 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 91,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 85,562 miles

oil leak

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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CSO 663Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CSO 663Y, 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

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What year was CSO 663Y registered?

CSO 663Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is CSO 663Y safe to buy?

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