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D607 PAK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,227 mi
Last recorded116,227 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD607 PAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot shocker top (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 115,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot shocker top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,962 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 115,950 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 115,942 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,920 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 115,918 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 115,855 miles

Oil leak

play in offside front shocker top bush

Fail 24 Apr 2013 115,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

play in offside front shocker top bush

Pass 14 May 2012 115,120 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 115,120 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,023 miles

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

both rear outer brake pipes starting to corrode

horn working intermitant

slight play to n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2010 114,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 114,651 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 114,643 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 114,632 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 114,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 114,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage outside zone a does not exceed 40mm

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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D607 PAK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D607 PAK, 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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D607 PAK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1987.

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