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D357 CRK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,376 mi
Last recorded181,376 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD357 CRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 181,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

sills, doors and arches all starting to rust

Pass 23 Sep 2008 179,002 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 179,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 176,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 175,261 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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D357 CRK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D357 CRK, 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 D357 CRK registered?

D357 CRK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is D357 CRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D357 CRK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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