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D44 BRP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 BRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,735 miles

Nearside of windscreen cracked, but not affecting the drivers view.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside of windscreen cracked, but not affecting the drivers view.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 87,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,776 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

O/S/R Metal brake pipe,flexi hose to cylinder,starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 85,734 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,632 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 84,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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D44 BRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D44 BRP, 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 D44 BRP registered?

D44 BRP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D44 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D44 BRP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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