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CVL 366X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1847cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,385 mi
Last recorded179,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVL 366X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,847cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 179,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 178,944 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 178,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 177,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 176,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 176,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 175,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 175,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 175,231 miles

Offside Rear Inner Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 172,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion under-side of vehicle (rear) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 172,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 169,557 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f head lamp glass missing

poor beam image from n/s/f head lamp

Fail 1 Jul 2014 169,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f head lamp glass missing

poor beam image from n/s/f head lamp

Pass 3 Nov 2007 169,153 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 169,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

VARIOUS AREAS CORRODED NON STRUCTUAL

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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CVL 366X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CVL 366X, 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 CVL 366X registered?

CVL 366X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 1982.

Is CVL 366X safe to buy?

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