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D503 TNO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,240 mi
Last recorded132,240 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD503 TNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,240 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 132,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top spring has deformed

Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 122,029 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 120,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 120,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rim slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 112,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged From brake load sensing valve, to flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged From brake load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rim slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 111,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 111,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 106,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 106,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2012 106,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 104,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 6 May 2011 104,999 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2010 103,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 100,527 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 98,020 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 95,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 92,909 miles

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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D503 TNO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D503 TNO, 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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D503 TNO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1987.

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