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CVE 759V

1980 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,815 mi
Last recorded76,815 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Golf81,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVE 759V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 76,815 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front and rear tyres have surface cracks

front brake discs have slight corrosion

front number plate is cracked

metal brake pipes have corrosion

metal ends on brake pipes have corrosion

rear numberplate is starting to deteriorate

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake hose, metal ends are corroded

Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside front tyre is cracked and split

Vehicle has corrosion

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake hose, metal ends are corroded

Nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside front tyre is cracked and split

Vehicle has corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,760 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres are cracked on the tread and side walls

rear tyres are cracked on the side wall

Fail 1 Feb 2007 76,760 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres are cracked on the tread and side walls

rear tyres are cracked on the side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2006 76,712 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS AND SPLITS

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL HAS A HOLE IN IT

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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CVE 759V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 81,830 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 CVE 759V, 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 46 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 CVE 759V registered?

CVE 759V is a 1980 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1980.

Is CVE 759V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVE 759V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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