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D615 BLH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,022 mi
Last recorded117,022 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD615 BLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 117,022 miles

Seatbelt webbing at o/s frayed

Pass 5 May 2022 11,680 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Slight play in n/s front bearing

Vehicle been heavy waxoiled

Pass 12 Nov 2020 11,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,189 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Rear inner sill at n/s corroded

Seatbelt at o/s fraying

Water leak on radiator

Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,726 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in front wheel bearing at n/s

Fail 1 Sep 2017 115,726 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in front wheel bearing at n/s

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,915 miles

Corrosion on n/s and o/s floor

Frontbtyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,226 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,811 miles

This vehicle is modified to many advices too list

Fail 27 Apr 2009 66,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,570 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 53,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D615 BLH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D615 BLH, 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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D615 BLH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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