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D251 ONY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,090 mi
Last recorded119,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 ONY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 119,090 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 117,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,594 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 116,591 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside 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 Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Osf wing corroded

oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,631 miles

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full assesment of the sills

Fail 1 Oct 2013 114,587 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

side skirts fitted not allowing full assesment of the sills

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,694 miles

radiator cracked in top corner

Fail 1 Oct 2012 111,694 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

radiator cracked in top corner

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,547 miles

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

both front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 107,937 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 107,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 106,902 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 106,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns inner sill corroded

os and ns doors has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2008 103,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 103,796 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2007 98,499 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 90,015 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering column bottom u.j. † †slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

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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D251 ONY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D251 ONY, 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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D251 ONY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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