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D361 XTY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,770 mi
Last recorded200,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2024 200,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 200,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 200,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolts loose on gearbox side (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 195,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 195,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 193,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 192,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 191,389 miles

Advise engine drivebelt cracked/deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At spare wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 189,877 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 188,402 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 185,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 184,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 184,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 183,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion at o/s/f inner wing

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 183,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion at o/s/f inner wing

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 127,699 miles

Lower steering column joint has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 127,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower steering column joint has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,699 miles

cracking in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 127,699 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

cracking in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2007 180,536 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 180,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

drain holes along floor at offside sill badly corroded

slight play in steering joints suspect play could be in steering rack

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 XTY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D361 XTY, 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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D361 XTY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1987.

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