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D850 HHV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,224 mi
Last recorded117,224 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD850 HHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,224 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 115,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside of engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported engine bay (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported engine bay 2nd pipe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch lower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock mounting area inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,871 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake low effort

various bodywork corrosion and welding repairs all over vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2016 114,870 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded and leaking (2.3.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake effort low

various bodywork corrosion and welding repairs carried out all over vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 106,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to brake pipes underbonnet and nearside front

exhaust blow from manifold area

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front seat will not tilt

rear wiper blade u/s

repairs carried out to front bulkhead

various underbody corrosion

Fail 3 May 2013 106,933 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to brake pipes underbonnet and nearside front

exhaust blow from manifold area

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front seat will not tilt

rear wiper blade u/s

various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,783 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

front brake discs corroded

offside front seat will not tilt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,053 miles

back panel corroded

both outer sills corroded close to failure

corrode around fuel cap close to hole

fuel pipes corroded

oil and fluid leaks

steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 94,053 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

back panel corroded

both outer sills corroded close to failure

corrode around fuel cap close to hole

fuel pipes corroded

oil and fluid leaks

steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,992 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 84,991 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all fuel pipes corroded

both sills been repaired

corroded and holed around fuel cap

wheel arches corroded and been repaired

Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,458 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 80,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,778 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 60,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2005 46,278 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 46,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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D850 HHV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D850 HHV, 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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D850 HHV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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