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D946 DLB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,712 mi
Last recorded136,712 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD946 DLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 136,712 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 136,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 136,079 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 135,508 miles

Fail 16 Apr 2007 135,507 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 134,289 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 134,289 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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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D946 DLB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D946 DLB, 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 D946 DLB registered?

D946 DLB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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