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D100 OTX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,453 mi
Last recorded145,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD100 OTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 145,453 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,884 miles

corrosion to inner wings

corrosion to sills

exhaust blowing slightly

no rear view mirror

Fail 30 Jun 2010 137,884 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to inner wings

corrosion to sills

exhaust blowing slightly

no rear view mirror

Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 125,301 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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D100 OTX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D100 OTX, 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 D100 OTX registered?

D100 OTX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D100 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D100 OTX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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