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D874 EAC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,798 mi
Last recorded180,798 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD874 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 180,798 miles

Both front lower wishbones, rear most bushes slight play detected.

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Fail 21 Apr 2020 180,798 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear position lamps affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front lower wishbones, rear most bushes slight play detected.

Slight play detected in both inner steering arms

Pass 13 Jul 2017 179,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 178,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 177,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 176,344 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 176,296 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 174,621 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 174,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 174,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 174,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade split.

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,407 miles

Oil leak

engine misfire when cold

Pass 28 Jul 2009 173,480 miles

side wall on n/s rear tyre ageing ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Fail 28 Jul 2009 173,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side wall on n/s rear tyre ageing ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 21 Aug 2008 172,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 170,439 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 170,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 168,911 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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D874 EAC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D874 EAC, 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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D874 EAC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1987.

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