MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All exhaust mountings deteriorated but secure
Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak from oil filter housing
both front tyres on 1.6mm
brake pipes corroded
Exhaust slight blow and very slightly loose on front joint
Idle speed slightly high
N/S/F tyre at 1.6mm, O/S/F tyre low on dge
Rear tyres cracking
Exhaust slight blow and very slightly loose on front joint
Idle speed slightly high
N/S/F tyre at 1.6mm, O/S/F tyre low on dge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear tyres cracking
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
unable to open boot.boot also full of glass,engine sounds very tappy when cold
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D504 TFM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 D504 TFM, 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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D504 TFM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1987.
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