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D887 OKP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,173 mi
Last recorded147,173 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD887 OKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 147,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification sharpe edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

reverse lights not working

fuel filler moved into boot .. fuel filler breather vented into boot space

Pass 10 Apr 2018 147,170 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit at rear.1

Exhaust blowing from rear pipe joint. 2

Front exhaust rubber mounting missing. 1

Nearside front wheel bearing worn close to limit. 2

Fail 29 Mar 2018 147,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit at rear.1

Exhaust blowing from rear pipe joint. 2

Front exhaust rubber mounting missing. 1

Nearside front wheel bearing worn close to limit. 2

Pass 15 May 2017 147,157 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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D887 OKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D887 OKP, 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 D887 OKP registered?

D887 OKP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1987.

Is D887 OKP safe to buy?

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