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D918 MKM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD918 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 104,056 miles

All lights slighty pulsing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side rear door not opening from out side.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 104,040 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All lights slighty pulsing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side rear door not opening from out side.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 99,449 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 99,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 93,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 87,215 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 87,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 81,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

corrosion has started in nearside lower body sill

some free play in top steering colunm

Pass 9 Feb 2007 81,619 miles

corrosion has started in nearside lower body sill

some free play in top steering colunm

Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,379 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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D918 MKM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D918 MKM, 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 D918 MKM registered?

D918 MKM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D918 MKM safe to buy?

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