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D504 TFM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,675 mi
Last recorded175,675 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD504 TFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 175,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 175,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 171,630 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 171,183 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 171,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 164,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 164,168 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 164,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 164,110 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 164,101 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 164,101 miles

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?

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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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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