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D550 WRA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,597 mi
Last recorded138,597 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD550 WRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 138,597 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 138,590 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 135,305 miles

all four headlamp patterns fading

nearside and offside floorpans and chasis corrosion

offside front headlamp lens condensation in lens

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2006 135,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside chasis and floor pan damage throughout

offside front headlamp condensation in lens

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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D550 WRA 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 D550 WRA, 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 D550 WRA registered?

D550 WRA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D550 WRA safe to buy?

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