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D429 FKV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,623 mi
Last recorded143,623 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 FKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 143,623 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

outer petrol flap insecure.clutch pedal anti slip missing.bolk head slightly corroded.fuel pipe slightly corroded.n/s/f.tyre outer wall poor condition.under side slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 143,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

outer petrol flap insecure.clutch pedal anti slip missing.bolk head slightly corroded.fuel pipe slightly corroded.n/s/f.tyre outer wall poor condition.under side slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 135,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre , n/s f tyre , n/s rear tyre shows splits but not to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2010 135,152 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Dec 2008 135,137 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 135,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 134,886 miles

o/s outer c.v gaiter slight leak of grease

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 26 May 2006 133,988 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 133,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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D429 FKV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D429 FKV, 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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What year was D429 FKV registered?

D429 FKV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D429 FKV safe to buy?

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