MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,377 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion By back flap (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.B.2)
Corrosion to body in areas
Damage to n/s/r wheel
Play to n/s/r wheel bearing
Silencer bobbins deteriorated
Slight blow from center silencer
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Corrosion to exhaust
Corrosion to rear floor pan
Minor leak of exhaust gas
Slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general body corrosion,
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
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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D838 AUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D838 AUY, 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 D838 AUY registered?
D838 AUY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1987.
Is D838 AUY safe to buy?
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