MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on both rear wheel archs
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear o/s tyre small c racks on tread face
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear o/s tyre small c racks on tread face
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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D642 HWD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D642 HWD, 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 D642 HWD registered?
D642 HWD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1987.
Is D642 HWD safe to buy?
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