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C12 HLG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,993 mi
Last recorded137,993 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 137,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 135,920 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 135,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 135,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,746 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,746 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 132,972 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 126,006 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 122,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 122,929 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 122,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front suspension corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 122,504 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front suspension corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 122,503 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 121,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 121,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 120,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 116,736 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 113,247 miles

both rear wheel bearings play

oil leak

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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C12 HLG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 C12 HLG, 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 C12 HLG registered?

C12 HLG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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