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CCA 407X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 407X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 97,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,640 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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CCA 407X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 91,468 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 CCA 407X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CCA 407X?

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What year was CCA 407X registered?

CCA 407X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is CCA 407X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 407X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CCA 407X have outstanding finance?

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