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D321 YGW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD321 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,463 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 122,435 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 122,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 116,284 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 116,284 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2008 111,106 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 111,106 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 105,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 105,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2006 99,161 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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D321 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D321 YGW, 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 D321 YGW registered?

D321 YGW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D321 YGW safe to buy?

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