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D715 BLB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,208 mi
Last recorded149,208 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 BLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 149,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s cross beam (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corroded inner

front suspension bump stops split

fuel line corroded

horn stiff to operate

Fail 18 Jul 2016 149,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s cross beam (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corroded inner

front suspension bump stops split

fuel line corroded

horn stiff to operate

Pass 17 Jul 2015 144,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear wheel arch rotted top and bottom not near structual mountings

o/s seat unable to tilt seat back

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight damage on n/s o/s front box section

Fail 7 Jul 2015 144,305 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel arch rotted top and bottom not near structual mountings

o/s seat unable to tilt seat back

rear fuel pipes corroded

water leak pump area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,889 miles

slight corrosion to all flexi brake ferules

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2014 143,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 141,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 141,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 138,623 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2009 138,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 136,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 136,420 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 135,307 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 135,307 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 tyres worn 1.6 on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 130,316 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 130,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D715 BLB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 D715 BLB, 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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D715 BLB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1987.

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