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D598 NKL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,717 mi
Last recorded25,717 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD598 NKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,717 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 25,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,406 miles

Both nearside tyres have been scuffed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,186 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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D598 NKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D598 NKL, 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 D598 NKL registered?

D598 NKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D598 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D598 NKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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