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D660 ORO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,567 mi
Last recorded64,567 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD660 ORO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,040 miles

slight foot brake travel

Fail 21 May 2007 60,998 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

floor sills and body work weak and corroding

Pass 24 May 2006 59,642 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak

passenger door rusting

Fail 18 May 2006 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fan belt cracked

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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D660 ORO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel 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 D660 ORO, 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 D660 ORO registered?

D660 ORO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D660 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D660 ORO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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