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D487 NOG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,658 mi
Last recorded251,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 NOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 251,658 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 251,656 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 229,413 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 229,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 212,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 212,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 194,121 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 193,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 174,952 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 174,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 150,143 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 150,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 130,009 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 130,007 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 109,994 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 109,994 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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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D487 NOG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D487 NOG, 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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D487 NOG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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