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D656 DNV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD656 DNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 141,226 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 132,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front brakes slightly binding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hose damaged/perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lower inner wheel arch/sill holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel floor holed

Fail 23 May 2018 129,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front brakes slightly binding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front hose damaged/perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lower inner wheel arch/sill holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel floor holed

Pass 25 May 2017 129,645 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake effort low

rear chassis/ boot floor has surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2017 129,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake effort low

rear chassis/ boot floor has surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 129,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 May 2016 129,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured near brake pedal (3.6.C.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2015 127,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 127,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 123,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 123,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 118,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat runners and pivots worn

Fail 26 Apr 2013 118,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat runners and pivots worn

Pass 4 May 2012 114,374 miles

Both rear tyres persished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2012 114,373 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres persished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 113,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blue smoke from exhaust but not considerd excessive

movement at lower steering column bearing

noise from o/s rear brake

Pass 16 Nov 2005 108,642 miles

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

some cracking n/s/f top suspension mount. †o/s/front suspension slightly low. †n/s/rear boot floor rusty. †

Fail 14 Nov 2005 108,616 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

some cracking n/s/f top suspension mount. †front o/s suspension slightly low. †boot floor rusty n/s/rear.

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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D656 DNV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 D656 DNV, 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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D656 DNV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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