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D268 TPU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,877 mi
Last recorded151,877 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD268 TPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 151,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear axel beam bushes slightly deteriorated and corroded

Fail 10 May 2008 151,748 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear axel beam bushes slightly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 144,758 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 143,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot struts defective

o/s/r door cannot be opened

play in top steering columb

slight play in n/s/r wheel brg

Fail 16 May 2006 143,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot struts defective

o/s/r door cannot be opened

play in top of steering columb

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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D268 TPU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D268 TPU, 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 D268 TPU registered?

D268 TPU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1987.

Is D268 TPU safe to buy?

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