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D672 SAM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,310 mi
Last recorded92,310 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD672 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,310 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 92,295 miles

All direction indicators not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. 2009. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. 2005. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. 2009. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner body panel corroded but not structural or loadbearing

Fail 19 Feb 2021 91,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner body panel corroded but not structural or loadbearing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,624 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. 2005. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,464 miles

Underside in general corroding.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,838 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake imbalance 26%. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,408 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe holed and blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily perished.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust supporting rubber perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,920 miles

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter perished.

Exhaust support rubbers perished.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust support rubbers perished.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front constant velocity gaiter perished.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,177 miles

Clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside fornt lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear wing mirror deteriorating

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Fail 7 Mar 2014 89,156 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexi hoses perished **STRONG ADVISE**

Clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside fornt lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished

Nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear wing mirror deteriorating

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,544 miles

nsr tyre wall cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,544 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nsr tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,702 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 87,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,570 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,570 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,665 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,663 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,028 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,022 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,670 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 79,664 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 78,539 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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D672 SAM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 D672 SAM, 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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D672 SAM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1987.

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