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D917 HUV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD917 HUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,381 miles

note; main beam on a seperate switch....

Fail 8 Jun 2022 98,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to above.... (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

note; main beam on a seperate switch....

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,281 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio

offside rear indicator lens is cracked/broken on corner

Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio

offside rear indicator lens is cracked/broken on corner

Pass 24 Mar 2012 98,143 miles

front to rear tyres are of a different aspect ratio

horn button on dash

no main beam warning light

o/s/r indicator lens is cracked/broken on edge

Pass 28 May 2010 97,924 miles

o/side headlamp has some corrosion.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 95,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 95,319 miles

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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D917 HUV 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 77.8%.

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 D917 HUV, 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 D917 HUV registered?

D917 HUV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D917 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D917 HUV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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