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D966 AJU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD966 AJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,502 miles

Damage to nearside rear quarter

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside rear quarter

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel and rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,720 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 125,720 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2016 124,991 miles

All tyres stretched to fit wide rim

Fail 21 Dec 2016 124,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All tyres stretched to fit wide rim

Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nsr brake Damp

Fail 17 Jan 2014 120,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 120,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,926 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 109,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 106,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,147 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 105,760 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 104,934 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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D966 AJU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D966 AJU, 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 D966 AJU registered?

D966 AJU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1987.

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