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D90 YCX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,665 mi
Last recorded176,665 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 YCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 176,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 175,890 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 175,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 162,039 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 162,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE SIGNS OF CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE HOSE FERULES

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

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

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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D90 YCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D90 YCX, 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 D90 YCX registered?

D90 YCX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D90 YCX safe to buy?

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