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D348 APB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,003 mi
Last recorded86,003 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD348 APB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,450 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,450 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,930 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 83,920 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,018 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,400 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 80,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,414 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 78,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 77,520 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 77,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major 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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D348 APB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D348 APB, 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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D348 APB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 1987.

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The MOT history for D348 APB shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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