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D329 UGP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,583 mi
Last recorded184,583 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD329 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 184,583 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 182,150 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2009 179,477 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 176,472 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 176,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 172,755 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 172,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 168,389 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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D329 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D329 UGP, 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 D329 UGP registered?

D329 UGP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D329 UGP safe to buy?

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