MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front lower lip slighly loose on edges
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear arch slight corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
nearside wing holed by headlight not within structural mountings
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front lower lip slighly loose on edges
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear arch slight corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
nearside wing holed by headlight not within structural mountings
car made for race days
slight rattle from heat sheild
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
car made for race days
slight rattle from heat sheild
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D521 GFD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D521 GFD, 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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What year was D521 GFD registered?
D521 GFD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1987.
Is D521 GFD safe to buy?
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