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D88 TGT

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD88 TGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2014 123,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 123,038 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 123,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small play nearsid e front strut body

Pass 26 Nov 2010 123,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 123,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 122,992 miles

offside rear wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 13 Nov 2007 122,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 122,964 miles

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

Fuel filler neck c orrosion starting. †Sewrvo pipe poor condition.

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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D88 TGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D88 TGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D88 TGT registered?

D88 TGT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D88 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D88 TGT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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