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D219 OKG

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD219 OKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 152,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 151,706 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 151,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 148,955 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 148,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pump pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 147,243 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 147,196 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front cross beam that engine mount bolts to , both ends cracking allowing cross beam and engine to move (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross beam both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross beam both ends (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 May 2019 145,468 miles

corrosion evident in both the rear arches

engine oil and coolant leaks apparent

exhaust has been modified

offside front outer cv gator in poor condition

offside rear fuel pipes are corroded and damp

suspension has been lowered

Fail 22 May 2019 145,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion evident in both the rear arches

engine oil and coolant leaks apparent

exhaust has been modified

offside front outer cv gator in poor condition

offside rear fuel pipes are corroded and damp

suspension has been lowered

Pass 17 May 2018 141,529 miles

coolant leaks apparent

engine oil leaks apparent

fuel lines are corroded

steering rack mounting bushes are worn

suspension has been modified and is very firm

Fail 9 May 2018 141,306 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leaks apparent

engine oil leaks apparent

fuel lines are corroded

steering rack mounting bushes are worn

suspension has been modified and is very firm

Pass 26 May 2017 137,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 136,568 miles

Nearside Front slight weep on shock absorber

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 29 May 2015 135,168 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 135,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 134,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

vehicle sits very low

Fail 9 May 2014 134,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

vehicle sits very low

Pass 9 Apr 2013 132,262 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large chip in windscreen but out of swept area

Pass 2 May 2012 131,177 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 131,177 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 127,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 115,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2009 115,719 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 114,470 miles

rear brake ferrules rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2006 114,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D219 OKG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 D219 OKG, 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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D219 OKG is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1987.

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