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CBX 688V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,638 mi
Last recorded108,638 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBX 688V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 108,638 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,638 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,637 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2018 108,635 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in rear wheel bearing

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,292 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines have slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre starting to wear low

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,065 miles

Fuel lines have corrosion

Nearside and offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside front tyre starting to get low ( inner )

Offside rear sill getting weak

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,758 miles

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

steering wheel removable type

Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 104,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 103,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 102,378 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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CBX 688V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 81,830 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 CBX 688V, 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 46 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 CBX 688V registered?

CBX 688V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1980.

Is CBX 688V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBX 688V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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