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D361 GOR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD361 GOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 116,947 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 116,947 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 114,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 114,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers door corroded at bottom

front wipers smear

fueltank straps corroded

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

rear coilsprings corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

rear number plate loose

slight bind n/s/f front wheel

slight split front wipers

underside corroded sills / suspension etc

Fail 4 May 2011 114,695 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers door corroded at bottom

front wipers smear

fueltank straps corroded

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

rear coilsprings corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

rear number plate loose

slight bind n/s/f front wheel

slight split front wipers

underside corroded sills / suspension etc

Pass 4 May 2010 113,585 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 113,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 112,187 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 112,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,705 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 108,700 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight flat spot nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 107,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 102,276 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 102,113 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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D361 GOR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D361 GOR, 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 D361 GOR registered?

D361 GOR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1987.

Is D361 GOR safe to buy?

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