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D928 DLP

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,836 mi
Last recorded81,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD928 DLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 81,836 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 81,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,863 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 80,048 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,028 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

main beam tell tail not working

rear seats missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 80,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

main beam tell tale not working

rear seates missing

Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,098 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 74,729 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,197 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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D928 DLP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D928 DLP, 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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D928 DLP is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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