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D253 MON

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 MON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion started in nearside sill , nearside front door and wheel arches

corrosion started in rear brake pipework

engie idle speed criteria just met

nearside front indicator lamp pushed back in bumper,(light still visable)

shallow cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2007 88,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in brake pipework

nearside front indicator lamp pushed back in bumper

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 85,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nearside front indicator lamp pushed back (secure and function not impaired)

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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D253 MON is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D253 MON, 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 D253 MON registered?

D253 MON is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is D253 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for D253 MON shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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