MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear coil springs corroded
fuel pipes corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D281 OUM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,760cc 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 D281 OUM, 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 D281 OUM registered?
D281 OUM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D281 OUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for D281 OUM 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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