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D571 SNF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,180 mi
Last recorded43,180 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD571 SNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 43,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 38,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 37,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 37,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with underseal front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Front both front headlamp aim beam pattern only just meet MOT requirements

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside of vehicle repaired nearside and offside and covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills, unable to fully assess structural integrity

Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,983 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction obstruction encroaching into swept area zone "A" by more than 10mm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket xenon lamps fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered with underseal front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside of vehicle repaired nearside and offside and covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills, unable to fully assess structural integrity

Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear stretched tyre fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear stretched tyre fitted

outer sill covers fitted, unable to check for corrosion or damage etc.

parking brake only just passed minimum efficiency, advise adjust/repair asap

Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,832 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,878 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,243 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,243 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,903 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 20,985 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 20,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 17,408 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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D571 SNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 D571 SNF, 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 D571 SNF registered?

D571 SNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D571 SNF safe to buy?

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