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D775 HYN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD775 HYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 85,255 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

interior mirror missing

small water leak at bottom hose area

Fail 7 May 2010 85,254 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

interior mirror missing

small water leak at bottom hose area

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,999 miles

both front CV boots cracked

both front seat backs slightly loose

engine oil level low

engine/gearbox oil leak

full beam tell tale at dash not working

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside front seat does not recline

offside rear tyre cracked and wearing low

rear coil springs rusty

rear view mirror loose

tray/panel above pedals loose

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle rusty

both front CV boots cracked

both front seat backs slightly loose

engine oil level low

engine/gearbox oil leak

full beam tell tale at dash not working

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside front seat does not recline

offside rear tyre cracked and wearing low

rear coil springs rusty

rear view mirror loose

tray/panel above pedals loose

Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,500 miles

intermitant fault with hazzard lights

offside front cv boot cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight damp at fuel tank

Fail 25 Apr 2008 84,500 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

intermitant fault with hazzard lights

offside front cv boot cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear service brake may require further adjustment

slight damp at fuel tank

Pass 24 Jul 2006 84,378 miles

coolant slight leak at top of radiator

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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D775 HYN 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 D775 HYN, 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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D775 HYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1987.

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