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D313 CLH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD313 CLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,304 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 63,194 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 63,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

two front tyres perish

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,518 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside rear bottom bumper has rust but not within a perscribed area

offside rear wheel has slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2013 59,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside rear bottom bumper has rust but not within a perscribed area

offside rear wheel has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,720 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriating

Fail 25 Feb 2012 58,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriating

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 56,505 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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D313 CLH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D313 CLH, 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 D313 CLH registered?

D313 CLH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D313 CLH safe to buy?

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