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D720 XCD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

188,234 mi
Last recorded188,234 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 XCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 188,234 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 187,913 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 187,255 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 181,979 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 181,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 177,193 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 177,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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D720 XCD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D720 XCD, 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 D720 XCD registered?

D720 XCD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is D720 XCD safe to buy?

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