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D68 YCF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD68 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,278 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 129,108 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 128,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 126,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 123,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 121,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,662 miles

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

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

advise corrosion metal petrol pipes

Fail 21 Mar 2013 120,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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D68 YCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D68 YCF, 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 D68 YCF registered?

D68 YCF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is D68 YCF safe to buy?

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