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D755 CVV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,174 mi
Last recorded22,174 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD755 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 22,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 00 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 00 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 01 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 01 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 22,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes greased/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 22,172 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes greased/painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 21,594 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 21,592 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,211 miles

All four coil springs corroded

All four tyre treads cracked

Exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 21,201 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

All four coil springs corroded

All four tyre treads cracked

Exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,150 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 21,045 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,640 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 20,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 May 2012 20,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,195 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 20,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front brake pads and discs

rear box corroied

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,994 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 19,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 19,414 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 19,052 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 May 2006 19,052 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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D755 CVV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D755 CVV, 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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D755 CVV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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