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D80 TMJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

185,804 mi
Last recorded185,804 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD80 TMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 185,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 184,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 182,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 182,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 181,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 180,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 179,227 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 178,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 178,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 177,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 172,313 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 172,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 169,825 miles

Both front cv boots perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 160,673 miles

front & rear exhaust boxs starting to corrode

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Nov 2010 160,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front & rear exhaust boxs starting to corrode

front tyres on legal limit

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2009 144,261 miles

front & rear exhaust boxs starting to corrode

front flex. brake hoses starting to perish

small chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2009 144,259 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front & rear exhaust boxs starting to corrode

front flex. brake hoses starting to perish

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2008 117,294 miles

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

front flexible hoses beginning to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2007 108,014 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 107,722 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 98,360 miles

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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D80 TMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D80 TMJ, 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 D80 TMJ registered?

D80 TMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D80 TMJ safe to buy?

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