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D502 NBM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2005
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD502 NBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2005 145,007 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

corrotion to under side of car

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Nov 2005 144,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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D502 NBM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,272cc petrol 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 D502 NBM, 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 D502 NBM registered?

D502 NBM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D502 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D502 NBM 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.

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