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D315 TGT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,963 mi
Last recorded62,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD315 TGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,963 miles

Front Outer cv boots slightly deteriated/perished

Offside Front Seat base has slight play in rails

Slight surface rust on underbody of vehicle

Suspension rubbers/bushes slightly age perished

Fail 6 Jun 2020 62,958 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Outer cv boots slightly deteriated/perished

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat base has slight play in rails

Slight surface rust on underbody of vehicle

Suspension rubbers/bushes slightly age perished

Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,937 miles

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

slight smell of fuel from rear of vehicle

surface rust on underbody of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2015 62,937 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight smell of fuel from rear of vehicle

surface rust on underbody of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 62,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 62,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 62,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D315 TGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D315 TGT, 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 D315 TGT registered?

D315 TGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1987.

Is D315 TGT safe to buy?

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