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D777 YPJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,581 mi
Last recorded107,581 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD777 YPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,581 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,713 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,132 miles

grease applied to metal brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 99,130 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

grease applied to metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 95,776 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 93,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

nearside rear sevice brake becoming lazy in operation

Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,832 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 92,812 miles

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

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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D777 YPJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D777 YPJ, 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 D777 YPJ registered?

D777 YPJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D777 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D777 YPJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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