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D569 SDV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,615 mi
Last recorded206,615 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD569 SDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 206,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 206,615 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 204,472 miles

filler neck to tank connection poor?

off side front tyre worn on edge close to limit

off side rear reflector in poor condition

rear fuel pipes very rusty!

rear of near side outer sill rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2008 204,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

off side front tyre worn on edge close to limit

off side rear reflector in poor condition

rear fuel pipes very rusty!

rear of near side outer sill rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2007 203,136 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 195,617 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D569 SDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D569 SDV, 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 D569 SDV registered?

D569 SDV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D569 SDV safe to buy?

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