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CGK 408X

1981 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Golf91,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGK 408X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,463 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake flexis deterioated

n/s/f inner gaiter split

n/s/r tyre perrished

suspect filler in floor and sills

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various slight corrosion to underneath and components heavier equipment will make holes

Fail 27 Jul 2009 104,463 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake flexis deterioated

n/s/f inner gaiter split

n/s/r tyre perrished

suspect filler in floor and sills

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various slight corrosion to underneath and components heavier equipment will make holes

Fail 2 Nov 2007 104,450 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 104,356 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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CGK 408X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 CGK 408X, 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 CGK 408X registered?

CGK 408X is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 1981.

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