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D31 OKK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2011 78,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,155 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 75,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,484 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 68,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D31 OKK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D31 OKK, 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 D31 OKK registered?

D31 OKK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D31 OKK safe to buy?

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