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D579 PNM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,124 mi
Last recorded158,124 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 PNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2006 158,124 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear seats and seatbelts not fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 158,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake is on 16%

no rear seats or belts fitted

welding on bulk head all coverd unabell to check

Fail 26 Oct 2005 157,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front seats slight play in runners

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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D579 PNM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D579 PNM, 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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What year was D579 PNM registered?

D579 PNM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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