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D210 HJT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD210 HJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 113,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,333 miles

front s/absorbers top mounts slight play

rear brake hoses necks rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2008 107,333 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front s/absorbers top mounts slight play

rear brake hoses necks rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2007 104,695 miles

oil leak †rear exhaust joint blowing †spare tyre worn

Fail 11 Jul 2007 104,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

oil leak †r/o/s tyre worn †rear exhaust joint slight blow †spare tyre worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 101,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 99,121 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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D210 HJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 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 D210 HJT, 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 39 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 D210 HJT registered?

D210 HJT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is D210 HJT safe to buy?

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