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D745 HYK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD745 HYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 83,284 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake sticking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,151 miles

Front and rear tyres differ in size.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg to inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 57,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg to inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,785 miles

Battery temporary secured

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 53,785 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Battery temporary secured

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,868 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 24 May 2011 167,961 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

all rubber exhaust mounts are detiorated but still supporting the exhaust

both front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 164,582 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Signs of surface corrision to both rear spring mounting point areas

Fail 20 May 2010 164,582 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Signs of surface corrision to both rear spring mounting point areas

Pass 3 Apr 2009 161,510 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 161,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D745 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D745 HYK, 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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D745 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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