MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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UNDERBOdY CORROSION TO SUSPENSIONS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel pipes from fuel pump corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/F Main beam headlight (inner) lense cracked
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipes from pump corroded
Fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/F Main headlight (inner) lens cracked
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear suspension beam rusty
Roll cage fitted
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D789 JRJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 D789 JRJ, 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 D789 JRJ registered?
D789 JRJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1987.
Is D789 JRJ safe to buy?
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