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D524 AMV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,503 mi
Last recorded68,503 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD524 AMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 68,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,288 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,520 miles

brake flexis cracked

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in top suspension mounts

Fail 28 Apr 2012 59,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake flexis cracked

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in top suspension mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,035 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,279 miles

brake flexis cracked

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,194 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake flexis cracked

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,659 miles

play in top mounts

tyres cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in top mounts

tyres cracked

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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D524 AMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D524 AMV, 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 D524 AMV registered?

D524 AMV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 1987.

Is D524 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D524 AMV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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