MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
under body of car is rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f headlight pattern getting poor
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CGT 485S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 59,594 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 CGT 485S, 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 48 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 CGT 485S?
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What year was CGT 485S registered?
CGT 485S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1978.
Is CGT 485S safe to buy?
The MOT history for CGT 485S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CGT 485S have outstanding finance?
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