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D388 CLY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,799 mi
Last recorded97,799 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD388 CLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 97,799 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres perished

off side outer body sill corroded at front

Fail 7 May 2009 97,449 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres perished

off side outer body sill corroded at front

Pass 8 May 2008 96,452 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advice to service rear brakes

Pass 10 May 2007 95,952 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 95,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 95,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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D388 CLY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D388 CLY, 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 D388 CLY registered?

D388 CLY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D388 CLY safe to buy?

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