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D245 HFD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,801 mi
Last recorded127,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD245 HFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 127,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /inner arch by axle bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired axle bush plate housing corroded (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear axle corroded

engine oil leak /gearbox oil leak

front and rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Lower sill. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Corrosion on complete rear suspension.

Rear Corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake drums.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,616 miles

corrosion to all outer body

Fail 7 Jul 2016 126,615 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 125,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 125,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,447 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 125,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 125,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

alternator wiring loom needs atention

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 124,504 miles

all fourwheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 123,233 miles

both front wings corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 122,594 miles

advised. corrosion on panels, rear axle, lower arms, fuel tank strap, chassis, sills etc.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 122,012 miles

ADVISED. BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CONDITION.NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER SECURITY.NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE,FRONT BRAKE PIPE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.CORROSION ON REAR AXLE AND BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPESION ARMS. OIL LEAKS.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 121,225 miles

ADVISED .CORROSION BUILDING ON FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS .CORROSION BUILDING ON REAR SUSPENSION. .ENGINE OIL LEAKS

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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D245 HFD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D245 HFD, 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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D245 HFD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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