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D684 VPU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD684 VPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2013 115,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 114,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 112,559 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,145 miles

front brake hoses perrished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 109,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 107,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 104,083 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR,AND N/S/R OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES CORRODED ON CRIMPS.

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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D684 VPU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D684 VPU, 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 D684 VPU registered?

D684 VPU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D684 VPU safe to buy?

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