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D996 UAL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD996 UAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 144,284 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 144,284 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 139,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 135,996 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 132,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 132,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 132,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 121,814 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 121,814 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 109,033 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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D996 UAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D996 UAL, 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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D996 UAL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1987.

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