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D310 ANV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,086 mi
Last recorded99,086 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD310 ANV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,086 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 99,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 99,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,569 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 96,917 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 96,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,136 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 96,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,883 miles

Centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 9 Nov 2009 95,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2009 95,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 94,906 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 94,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 94,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 93,788 miles

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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D310 ANV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D310 ANV, 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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D310 ANV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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