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D38 BRP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,961 mi
Last recorded138,961 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 BRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 138,961 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 138,960 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 138,102 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable close to exhaust (recommend heat shield)

Offside Front Inner main beam not working on twin inner light

hazard switch deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2022 137,350 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanging rubber deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside small stone chip on n/s

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

recommend heat protection around hand brake cables

Fail 8 Jun 2022 137,350 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanging rubber deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside small stone chip on n/s

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

recommend heat protection around hand brake cables

Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,312 miles

hand brake cable close to exhaust

small oi leak

suspension lowered

Pass 6 Jun 2020 135,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 135,781 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 134,942 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly noisey

lowered suspension fitted at time of test

wiper switch deteriorating

Fail 12 Jun 2019 134,942 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly noisey

lowered suspension fitted at time of test

wiper switch deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,068 miles

Front passenger seat backrest latch not working

Nearside Front flexi hose ferrell corroded

brakes slightly spongy

Fail 8 Jun 2018 133,058 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front passenger seat backrest latch not working

Nearside Front flexi hose ferrell corroded

brakes slightly spongy

Pass 17 May 2016 132,858 miles

Exhaust back box rubber mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear braking efficiency poor

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

unable to adjust front passenger seat back

Fail 17 May 2016 132,858 miles

Rear Rear braking efficiency poor

Exhaust back box rubber mounting deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high Both Lights to high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

unable to adjust front passenger seat back

Pass 28 May 2015 131,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s headlight main beam dim

passenger seat back latch not working

Pass 19 May 2014 130,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 130,070 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 130,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 127,272 miles

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

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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D38 BRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D38 BRP, 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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D38 BRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1987.

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