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D413 ABC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

230,137 mi
Last recorded230,137 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD413 ABC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 230,137 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear valance and back inner of rear arches holed however outside of prescribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2017 230,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner arch leading into sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and front of inner arch leading into sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear valance and back inner of rear arches holed however outside of prescribed area

Pass 6 Dec 2016 164,701 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 215,130 miles

vehicle has been freshly undersealed on the entire underside

Fail 27 Nov 2015 215,112 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has been freshly undersealed on the entire underside

Pass 23 Sep 2011 215,095 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 215,087 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 208,975 miles

vehicle underbody rusty.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 208,974 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle underbody rusty.

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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D413 ABC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D413 ABC, 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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D413 ABC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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