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D879 KVF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 KVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,431 miles

Front tyres excessively worn on inside edges due to suspension modifications effecting geometry severely

Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,410 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides as marked (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres excessively worn on inside edges due to suspension modifications effecting geometry severely

Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,952 miles

Corrosion around windscreen

Front tyres worn on outside edge

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

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

Rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near lower arm rear bush (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm rear bush (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,442 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 110,438 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,891 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 103,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,651 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 87,648 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,089 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 81,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 77,657 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2006 77,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil 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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D879 KVF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D879 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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D879 KVF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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