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D460 CRN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303,436 mi
Last recorded303,436 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 CRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 303,436 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 299,040 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 295,649 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 295,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak.

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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D460 CRN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D460 CRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D460 CRN registered?

D460 CRN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D460 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D460 CRN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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