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D537 RHE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,793 mi
Last recorded159,793 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD537 RHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 159,793 miles

Coolant radiator leak

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 159,793 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Coolant radiator leak

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 155,220 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 155,220 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 150,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/Front steering rack inner balljoint has slight play

Oil leak

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

n/s rear wheel arch is rusting

o/s rear wheel arch is rusting

Fail 3 Sep 2009 150,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/Front steering rack inner balljoint has slight play

Oil leak

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

n/s rear wheel arch is rusting

o/s rear wheel arch is rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2008 142,230 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch/outer sill area corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2007 136,888 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 132,538 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 132,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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D537 RHE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc 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 D537 RHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D537 RHE registered?

D537 RHE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D537 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D537 RHE 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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