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CPM 975T

1979 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,434 mi
Last recorded65,434 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Golf76,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPM 975T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,434 miles

Front & rear suspension modified

Slight bind, N/S rear brake

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,346 miles

Front and rear suspension modified

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,330 miles

Front & rear suspension modified

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,575 miles

Front & rear suspension height lowered

Fail 21 Feb 2013 60,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front & rear suspension height lowered

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,138 miles

Some corrosion to bottom of offside front inner wing

Fail 11 Feb 2012 60,118 miles

Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Some corrosion to bottom of offside front inner wing

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 55,406 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 53,022 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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CPM 975T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,899cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 76,094 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 CPM 975T, 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 47 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 CPM 975T registered?

CPM 975T is a 1979 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is CPM 975T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPM 975T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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