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D955 EWK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD955 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 89,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 86,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 74,765 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

NEARSIDE REAR TO FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,937 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER DAMP

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO BRAKE DRUM BACKPLATES CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V BOOT LEAKING GREASE

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED ZONE"A"

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,676 miles

CAMBELT REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION

ENGINE TEMPRATURE LIGHT FLASHING ON

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSHES PERISHED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSHES SLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER C.V BOOT LEAKING GREASE

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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D955 EWK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D955 EWK, 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 D955 EWK registered?

D955 EWK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D955 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D955 EWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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