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D838 AUY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD838 AUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,377 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,245 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,746 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear floor pan

Minor leak of exhaust gas

Slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,076 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,074 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,893 miles

general body corrosion,

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 39,087 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 May 2006 38,820 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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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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