MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gaitor on os bottom ball joint damaged
slight damage screen not swept aera slight play column
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Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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D485 TGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D485 TGN, 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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How do I check the history of D485 TGN?
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What year was D485 TGN registered?
D485 TGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1987.
Is D485 TGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for D485 TGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D485 TGN have outstanding finance?
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