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CWM 437X

1982 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,753 mi
Last recorded70,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Golf109,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWM 437X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,753 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 70,753 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 69,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 69,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,906 miles

wiper blades splitting

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f wheelbearing noisey.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,706 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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CWM 437X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CWM 437X, 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 CWM 437X registered?

CWM 437X is a 1982 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1982.

Is CWM 437X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWM 437X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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