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D852 RUS

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

177,987 mi
Last recorded177,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD852 RUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 177,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

steering column has slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2017 177,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

fuel hose clip corroded

steering column has slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2017 177,986 miles

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

fuel hose clip corroded

steering column has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 172,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 172,599 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 170,839 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 170,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 169,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 169,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres distorted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 160,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2011 160,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 153,849 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 148,147 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 148,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 May 2008 142,618 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 142,618 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 4 May 2007 134,881 miles

Engine has minor oil leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 134,881 miles

Engine has minor oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 128,731 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 128,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D852 RUS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 D852 RUS, 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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D852 RUS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1987.

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