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D89 BGX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,933 mi
Last recorded135,933 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD89 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 135,933 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 135,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers......... †

Pass 7 Oct 2005 129,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 129,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2005 129,436 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

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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D89 BGX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D89 BGX, 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 D89 BGX registered?

D89 BGX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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