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D749 GYX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,525 mi
Last recorded152,525 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD749 GYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,525 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR/SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 152,520 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR,SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR/SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 152,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 152,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 150,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 148,632 miles

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

Rear tyre side walls slightly damaged not showing exposed cords

Fail 29 Aug 2016 148,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyre side walls slightly damaged not showing exposed cords

Pass 10 Nov 2014 146,693 miles

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

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

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

sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2014 146,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 146,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 145,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 141,557 miles

Oil leak

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

gear box mount rubber in poor condition

rear disc dust covers crossion n/s & o/s

Fail 4 Oct 2011 141,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

gear box mount rubber in poor condition

rear disc dust covers crossion n/s & o/s

Pass 6 Oct 2010 140,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unable to check outersills due to covers fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 135,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 130,808 miles

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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D749 GYX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D749 GYX, 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 D749 GYX registered?

D749 GYX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1987.

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