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D512 BPA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,819 mi
Last recorded201,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 BPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 201,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 201,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R SHOCK DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 5 Aug 2020 210,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL /CLOSING PANEL /FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R SHOCK DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 4 Apr 2019 200,910 miles

Both rear shocks damp, Rear outer sills starting to corrode, Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 199,909 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt BOTH REAR OUTER (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 198,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt BOTH REAR OUTER (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 197,691 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt BOTH REAR OUTER (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 197,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER AND OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

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

OIL LEAK

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt BOTH REAR OUTER (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 196,616 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f cv boot damp with grease inner and outer

Pass 27 Mar 2014 195,281 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 195,281 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 193,948 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 192,178 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 188,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 184,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes perished

some noise noted when rotating n/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2009 182,106 miles

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

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 177,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 175,376 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 172,764 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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D512 BPA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D512 BPA, 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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D512 BPA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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