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D759 TDM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,305 mi
Last recorded167,305 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD759 TDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 167,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION ON OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 167,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 166,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 165,708 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 165,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 164,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 163,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 163,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 152,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 152,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 144,128 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2011 144,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 131,683 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 127,463 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 127,463 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 123,907 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 123,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 120,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 115,874 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 115,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE BOX...CORROSION TOO REAR BOX...N/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE...PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

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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D759 TDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D759 TDM, 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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D759 TDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 1987.

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