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D405 CFV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,672 mi
Last recorded201,672 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD405 CFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 201,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 201,053 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 199,379 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 197,802 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft runs close to body

Offside Front driveshaft runs close tobody

Pass 25 Jul 2016 195,642 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drive shaft showing signs of rubbing on body due to vehicle been on none standard suspension

Pass 22 Jul 2015 187,315 miles

slight corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 25 Jul 2014 182,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 181,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 180,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 179,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 175,493 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 175,492 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Battery insecure

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 172,097 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 172,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 172,080 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 172,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery insecure

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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D405 CFV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D405 CFV, 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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D405 CFV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D405 CFV safe to buy?

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