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D377 BPE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,108 mi
Last recorded92,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD377 BPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear frame slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle front bushes worn

corrosion on lower inner and outer sills, offside front floor pan, both rear inner arches

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,108 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle front bushes worn

corrosion on lower inner and outer sills, offside front floor pan, both rear inner arches

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,108 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 92,108 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,104 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,104 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,104 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 92,104 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 92,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,966 miles

offside rear brake makeing a scraping noise

Fail 16 Jan 2013 91,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake makeing a scraping noise

Fail 14 Jan 2012 91,729 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,729 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 91,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 90,786 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 89,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 89,483 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 88,469 miles

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

Hazard warning switch function poor

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 88,469 miles

Hazard warning switch function poor

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D377 BPE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D377 BPE, 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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D377 BPE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 1987.

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