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CCA 52W

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 52W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 114,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 114,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Engine running poorly

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corrosion

Road springs insecure when jacked up

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 52W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 52W, 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

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What year was CCA 52W registered?

CCA 52W is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 1981.

Is CCA 52W safe to buy?

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