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D216 OON

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,379 mi
Last recorded91,379 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD216 OON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,379 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads/ side walls slight damage

both rear wheel bearings slight play

modified vehicle

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

offside rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 9 Sep 2025 91,379 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel bearings slight play

coolant level low

modified vehicle

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

offside front suspension top mounting slight movement

offside rear reverse lamp not working

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 21 May 2024 90,468 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,379 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Fail 18 Jan 2023 90,355 miles

Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification both sides front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both sides rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Direction indicator insecure both sides front (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2007 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,080 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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D216 OON is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D216 OON, 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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D216 OON is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1987.

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