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D686 SNK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,416 mi
Last recorded156,416 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD686 SNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2008 156,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 156,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 155,624 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Fail 3 Jan 2008 155,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 8 Dec 2006 154,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 154,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

HEAVEY SURFACE RUST NEAR SIDE SEAL REQUIRES TREATMENT

NAIL NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 6 Jan 2006 154,406 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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D686 SNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D686 SNK, 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 D686 SNK registered?

D686 SNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D686 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D686 SNK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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