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D314 CVJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,915 mi
Last recorded91,915 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD314 CVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,915 miles

Front chassis cross member corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 91,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front chassis cross member corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,384 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,383 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose excessively damaged Front rear (3.6.B.4d)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside and offside front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 88,022 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,996 miles

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 87,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,998 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 87,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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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D314 CVJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D314 CVJ, 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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D314 CVJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 1987.

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