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D581 RJO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,591 mi
Last recorded140,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD581 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 140,591 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 139,998 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 139,923 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,923 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 137,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 135,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 135,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 135,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 131,592 miles

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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D581 RJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D581 RJO, 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 D581 RJO registered?

D581 RJO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D581 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D581 RJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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