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D575 OKR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD575 OKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,668 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

all tyres stretched on rim

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,362 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed

NSF OSF sills have been repaired

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NSF OSF drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on battery tray

Temp gauge inoperative

Fail 6 Jul 2018 112,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Boot floor corroded and holed

NSF OSF sills have been repaired

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NSF OSF drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on battery tray

Temp gauge inoperative

Pass 29 May 2012 112,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,132 miles

n/s front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2011 112,132 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 11 May 2010 111,225 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 111,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 109,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2009 109,400 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2008 107,314 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 107,314 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 103,370 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 103,355 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 99,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 98,884 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D575 OKR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D575 OKR, 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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D575 OKR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D575 OKR safe to buy?

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