MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipes under sealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Steering column lower uj (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Welding under sealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipes under sealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Steering column lower uj (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Welding under sealed
Central Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet, top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipes under sealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Steering column lower uj (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Under vehicle under sealed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
passenger door corroded
vehicle has been under sealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
near side front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak
passenger door corroded
vehicle has been under sealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre floorpan (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering rack insecure to column (2.2.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs corroding
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion nearside floor area
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs corroding
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion nearside floor area
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CJT 811 is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 CJT 811, 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.
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CJT 811 is a 1981 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1981.
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