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D863 KVF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,489 mi
Last recorded24,489 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD863 KVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,489 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 24,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres walls slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,063 miles

fuel cap slight damage

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 May 2010 23,062 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap slight damage

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2009 22,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,327 miles

brak imbalance 23%

Pass 24 May 2007 21,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,320 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 20,655 miles

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

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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D863 KVF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D863 KVF, 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 D863 KVF registered?

D863 KVF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D863 KVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D863 KVF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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