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D55 RWE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 RWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2019 134,153 miles

Brake valve leaking compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inside car (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt missing under seats at rear (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension strut tower and inner and outer wheel arches badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top strut tower corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected all rear inner and outer wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both front suspension struts corroded and coil springs

advise fuel pump insercure

advise rear axel mount corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 131,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 128,896 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seatbase loose but secure

Rear seatbelts missing

fuel pipes rusty

hoses and pipes secured using cable ties

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,315 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 121,630 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 119,517 miles

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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D55 RWE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D55 RWE, 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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D55 RWE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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