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D900 SDM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,803 mi
Last recorded190,803 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD900 SDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 190,803 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 190,143 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 190,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 189,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 183,240 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 183,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 175,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 151,622 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 151,629 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 144,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 138,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 138,647 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 135,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 133,643 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 130,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 127,848 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 127,848 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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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D900 SDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D900 SDM, 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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D900 SDM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is D900 SDM safe to buy?

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