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D22 YGU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,314 mi
Last recorded88,314 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 YGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,314 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 88,314 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 88,312 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 88,308 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 87,437 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2018 87,435 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2014 87,430 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 85,848 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2013 85,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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D22 YGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D22 YGU, 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 D22 YGU registered?

D22 YGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D22 YGU safe to buy?

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