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D86 KMP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,861 mi
Last recorded110,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 KMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 110,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 104,037 miles

advise new wiper blades

advise o/s/r service brake inspection

all brake pipes on car have surface corrosion

both strut top mounts have play(only with wheels raised)

brake discs have light corrosion from being stood

brake servo hose collapsing

front shocks soft

idle speed high but within limits

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

o/s/f rim has buckle on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low and perrished, advise replacement

o/s/r door handle collapsing(outer)

r/cover oil leak

rear axle bushes perrishing

stonechip in zone a

tailpipe corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2007 104,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise new rear ex rubbers

advise new wiper blades

both strut top mounts have play

brake pipe corrosion in eng. bay, front to rear worst

co very lean

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

o/s/r door handle collapsing

stone chip zone a

Pass 10 Jan 2007 104,031 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 104,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all ex mounts perrished

both front strut upper mountings worn

brake pipes all corroding

crack in n/s/f h/lamp

needs new ht leads

o/s/f door handle starting to collapse

r/c gasket leak

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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D86 KMP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D86 KMP, 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 D86 KMP registered?

D86 KMP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D86 KMP safe to buy?

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