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D73 JUE

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,631 mi
Last recorded129,631 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 JUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 129,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

no. plates poor

surface corrosion n/s sill

Fail 12 Aug 2009 129,585 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

no. plates poor

surface corrosion n/s sill

Pass 3 Sep 2008 126,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front + rear no plates poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2007 123,530 miles

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

Doors stiff to open

Fuel filler cap seal perishing but currently sealing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight knock from steering column and column joint boot is split

Wheel trims blocking view to front brake pads

Fail 31 Aug 2007 123,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Doors stiff to open

Fuel cap seal perishing but currently sealing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight knock from steering column and column joint boot is split

Slight play in steering column

Wheel trims blocking view of the front brake pads

Fail 27 Jun 2006 122,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Expanion bottle empty †

N/S/F Indictor pushed back & Bumper damaged

N/S/F TYRE ACCIS PULS 175/70R13 6-5-5 MM †N/S/R TYRE FIRST STOP 175/70R13 5-7-5 MM †O/S/R TYRE PIRELLI 175/70R13 5-4-5 MM †O/S/F TYRE ACCIS PLUS 175/70R13 6-5-4 MM †

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

stell brake pipes coated

Pass 27 Jun 2006 122,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Expanion bottle empty †

N/S/F Indictor pushed back & Bumper damaged

N/S/F TYRE ACCIS PULS 175/70R13 6-5-5 MM †N/S/R TYRE FIRST STOP 175/70R13 5-7-5 MM †O/S/R TYRE PIRELLI 175/70R13 5-4-5 MM †O/S/F TYRE ACCIS PLUS 175/70R13 6-5-4 MM †

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

stell brake pipes coated

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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D73 JUE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc 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 D73 JUE, 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 D73 JUE registered?

D73 JUE is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1987.

Is D73 JUE safe to buy?

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