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D56 STT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

139,943 mi
Last recorded139,943 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD56 STT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2006 139,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust resting on beam axle

o/s/r beam axle mount in poor condition

slight free play in top column mount

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers

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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D56 STT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D56 STT, 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

How do I check the history of D56 STT?

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What year was D56 STT registered?

D56 STT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is D56 STT safe to buy?

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