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D420 EDC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

99,935 mi
Last recorded99,935 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 EDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 99,935 miles

both sills are corroded and chassi areas are corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 99,935 miles

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

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

both sills are corroded and chassi areas are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,476 miles

advise n/s and o/s sills corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 98,476 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,796 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs slightly pitted

handbrake lever a bit loose

Fail 7 Jan 2013 95,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs slightly pitted

handbrake lever a bit loose

missing cebtre exhaust section support rubber rear box rubbers cracked/splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2012 94,694 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion to outer sills

Fail 6 Jan 2012 94,694 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion to outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 85,087 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

spot lamp inop

Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,086 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

spot light inop

Pass 1 May 2008 810,680 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 810,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,527 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,527 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006
Fail 1 Mar 2006 72,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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D420 EDC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 D420 EDC, 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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D420 EDC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1987.

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