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D221 XVX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,436 mi
Last recorded66,436 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD221 XVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 66,436 miles

Nearside door outer handle deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 66,413 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing Both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside door outer handle deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 66,337 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor / three places marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,769 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion detected around lower "A" pillar /lower door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak oil leak under engine ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 63,769 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak oil leak under engine ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion detected around lower "A" pillar /lower door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,235 miles

accelerator pedal loose

bad oil leak engine

brake pedal rubber borderline

clutch pedal rubber worn

fuel pump damp on top borderline

n/s/r brake pipe pulled tight borderline

security of drivers seat

security of hand brake lever borderline

Fail 1 Feb 2016 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrals corroded (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear bottom arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured rack to body mount (2.2.C.1h)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

accelerator pedal loose

bad oil leak engine

brake pedal rubber borderline

clutch pedal rubber worn

fuel pump damp on top borderline

n/s/r brake pipe pulled tight borderline

security of drivers seat

security of hand brake lever borderline

Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,503 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 59,503 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,435 miles

no bumper front &back

Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

no bumpers front & back

tail tail hand brake

tail tail low brake fluied

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D221 XVX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D221 XVX, 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.

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What year was D221 XVX registered?

D221 XVX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1987.

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