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D988 HYK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,184 mi
Last recorded131,184 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 HYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,885 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 130,882 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 130,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 123,994 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 119,487 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,548 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,111 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 106,943 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side hand brake cable snapped on test ?

Pass 16 Jul 2011 103,642 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 101,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 99,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 97,568 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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D988 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HYK, 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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D988 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D988 HYK safe to buy?

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