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D834 VKJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,094 mi
Last recorded90,094 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,460 miles

Offside Rear service brake showing slightly reduced effort - remedial action advised

Pass 29 May 2018 89,475 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 89,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 89,410 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring upper retaining collar showing slight corrosion / deterioration

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,161 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 85,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 85,304 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 84,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 83,251 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 83,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 82,892 miles

Fuel pipes corroded..

Nearside front brake flexi hose ferrules coorroded..

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,892 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded..

Battery loose..

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded..

Nearside front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded..

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

Offside headlamp condensated..

Pin hole in nearside headlamp..

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,791 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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D834 VKJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D834 VKJ, 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 D834 VKJ registered?

D834 VKJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 1987.

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