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D425 RGC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,190 mi
Last recorded109,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD425 RGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 109,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle mounts corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle mounts corroded

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 109,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle mounts corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle mounts corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rear (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2023 106,661 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both sides (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture drum to brake compensator (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rear (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2019 102,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,818 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 89,460 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section worn (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven offside is the weaker side (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/cracking and has a nail in the tread

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,181 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre worn low and out of shape

play in rear wheel bearings

repair to exhaust slight blow

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 13 Jun 2016 76,162 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre worn low and out of shape

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 14 May 2015 70,846 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 66,093 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 60,335 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 55,168 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 49,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,446 miles

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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D425 RGC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D425 RGC, 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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D425 RGC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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