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D685 LMH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,709 mi
Last recorded94,709 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 LMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,709 miles

stretched type tyres fitted all round

Fail 26 Apr 2018 94,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stretched type tyres fitted all round

Pass 27 Oct 2016

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

interior mirror missing

Fail 25 Oct 2016

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump mountings broken (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,487 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 94,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,041 miles

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

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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D685 LMH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D685 LMH, 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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What year was D685 LMH registered?

D685 LMH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is D685 LMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D685 LMH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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