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D452 FYJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1576cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD452 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,576cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,228 miles

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

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

nearside front & both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,867 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge + sidewall cut

brake hoses deteriorated

rear exhaust heavily corroded + starting to leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 77,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,114 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge\exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,554 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake hose ferrules corodeing

Fail 2 Sep 2008 76,527 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake hose ferrules corodeing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 75,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake ferrules corroding,offside front tyre wearing on edges,corroding underside

Pass 12 Jun 2006 75,323 miles

rear silencer corroding

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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D452 FYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,576cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D452 FYJ, 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 D452 FYJ registered?

D452 FYJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D452 FYJ safe to buy?

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