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D827 SUD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD827 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing low

slight play in hand brake lever

Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 79,793 miles

Body component insecure O/S rear floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner panel behind spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension lower spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 79,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s n/s fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,733 miles

o/s front caliper binding slightly

slight surface rusting to both o/s n/s front lower suspension arms

Fail 25 Mar 2017 78,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

o/s front caliper binding slightly

slight surface rusting to both o/s n/s front lower suspension arms

Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,044 miles

Offside Front caliper binding slightly

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,968 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,639 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 75,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 74,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 73,725 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 73,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,599 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 70,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 69,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyres perished

oil leak

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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D827 SUD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D827 SUD, 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 D827 SUD registered?

D827 SUD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 1987.

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