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D300 TDV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 TDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 118,733 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Greased ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 118,592 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 118,497 miles

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 118,495 miles

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

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,495 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 118,489 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,245 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 118,244 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 118,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inside mirror missing

offside front seat runners worn

Fail 10 Aug 2012 118,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Outer 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 Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inside mirror missing

offside front seat runners worn

Pass 26 May 2011 118,244 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 117,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 117,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 116,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 116,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 109,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 109,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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D300 TDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 D300 TDV, 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 D300 TDV registered?

D300 TDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D300 TDV safe to buy?

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