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D700 XBB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,097 mi
Last recorded118,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,097 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 117,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 117,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,038 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,079 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,021 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 101,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,113 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,908 miles

all inner arches and floorpan/chassis heavily undersealed

clutch slipping

Fail 10 Jun 2011 90,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

all inner arches and floorpan/chassis heavily undersealed

clutch slipping

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,859 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 88,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D700 XBB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D700 XBB, 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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D700 XBB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D700 XBB safe to buy?

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