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D632 WNN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,832 mi
Last recorded121,832 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD632 WNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,832 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES COATED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY AND CHASSIS HAS MULTIPLE REPAIR SITES APPEARING TO BE SOUND.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 121,831 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES COATED. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY AND CHASSIS HAS MULTIPLE REPAIR SITES APPEARING TO BE SOUND.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 11,524 miles

Exhaust noisy ??? (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 119,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure underside of vheicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking underside in securing clip (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported underside of vheicle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 117,799 miles

various areas. in and out of prescribed areas . repaired and blacked up .

Fail 17 May 2017 117,799 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

various areas. in and out of prescribed areas . repaired and blacked up .

Fail 5 Aug 2014 117,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both rear tyres low on tread & worn on inner edge

offside front brake hose insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 116,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle lowered considerably from standard.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 115,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle lowered constiderably from standard

Pass 6 Aug 2010 115,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 113,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 112,890 miles

numerous welding repairs

Pass 8 Sep 2006 111,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 109,194 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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D632 WNN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D632 WNN, 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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D632 WNN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1987.

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