MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel rims heavily corroded
nearside rear tyre has cracks across the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords
offside front tyre has crack across the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel rims heavily corroded
nearside rear tyre has cracks across the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords
offside front tyre has crack across the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front discs pitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front discs pitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED...
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
RUST IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH...
FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED...
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
RUST IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH...
CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA...
FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED...
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA...
FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED...
CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH...
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH...
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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D497 TGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 D497 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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What year was D497 TGN registered?
D497 TGN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1987.
Is D497 TGN safe to buy?
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