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D536 CPC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD536 CPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,467 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,321 miles

under body/suspension corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner arches corroded

outer body corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 83,949 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 83,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underneath the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 83,577 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyres has a crack

Pass 23 May 2016 83,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

center exhaust rubber is broken

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various Parts Of Chassis Heavily Corroded, EG; Wheel Arches, However None Affecting Braking Or Steering Or Withing a Prescribed Area

Pass 7 May 2014 82,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 81,368 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 79,934 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 78,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 78,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 76,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 76,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 76,008 miles

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,456 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 74,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 71,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 71,103 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 71,103 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

oil leak

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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D536 CPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D536 CPC, 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 D536 CPC registered?

D536 CPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 1987.

Is D536 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D536 CPC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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