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C115 DYR

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,384 mi
Last recorded120,384 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 DYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,384 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 120,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r centre brake pipe corroded at rear

n/s/r outer brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2007 120,345 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Slight cracking on rear axle bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 120,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Slight cracking on rear axle bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C115 DYR is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 106,774 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 C115 DYR, 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 40 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 C115 DYR registered?

C115 DYR is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C115 DYR safe to buy?

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