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D644 UGT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD644 UGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 29,992 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 29,988 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,686 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,634 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2008 20,634 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,869 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2007 13,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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D644 UGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D644 UGT, 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 D644 UGT registered?

D644 UGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D644 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D644 UGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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