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D65 TTM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,966 mi
Last recorded120,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD65 TTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 120,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 120,793 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 120,540 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 120,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 120,526 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 120,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,453 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,427 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,868 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 119,553 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 119,553 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 119,264 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 116,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 118,395 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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D65 TTM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D65 TTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D65 TTM registered?

D65 TTM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1987.

Is D65 TTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D65 TTM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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