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D988 CLC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,384 mi
Last recorded45,384 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 CLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner wheel arches are slightly corroded on both sides

Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,368 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,656 miles

Minor Corrosion Rear Wheel Arches Inners

Minor Oil Leak From Engine

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,794 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,493 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 41,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,994 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 40,405 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight dent on near side front steel wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,031 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 38,031 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 36,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,007 miles

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

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

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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D988 CLC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D988 CLC, 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 D988 CLC registered?

D988 CLC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D988 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D988 CLC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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