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D652 CLC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD652 CLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wiper blades poor

slight play in nearside front top mount

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2007 67,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wiper blades poor

slight play in nearside front top mount

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,748 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass loose.

nearside front outer cv boot weepig grease from around clip.

nearside front outer sill getting rusty.

slight condensation in both front headlights.

slight play detected in steering rack.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 54,657 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 54,657 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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D652 CLC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D652 CLC, 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 D652 CLC registered?

D652 CLC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D652 CLC safe to buy?

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