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D836 OKL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,910 mi
Last recorded149,910 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2005
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD836 OKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2005 149,910 miles

battery lose

both front brake pads wearing low

both front lower arm inner rear bushes perishing

both rear tyres wearing low

exhust rubbers perishing

near side and off side doors rusty

off side rear brake dust sheild rusty and lose

oil leak

rear fuel pipes rusty

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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D836 OKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D836 OKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D836 OKL?

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What year was D836 OKL registered?

D836 OKL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D836 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D836 OKL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D836 OKL have outstanding finance?

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