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D264 RKY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,411 mi
Last recorded154,411 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD264 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 154,411 miles

Nearside Rear rear of inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 153,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 152,488 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 150,914 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 150,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,708 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 149,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 148,564 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 148,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 148,119 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 148,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 146,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 142,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 139,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs slightly corroding

fuel pipes at rear slightly corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill

slight corrosion offside lower outer sill

Fail 17 Apr 2010 134,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion nearside rear inner sill

slight corrosion offside lower outer sill

Pass 11 Oct 2008 134,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 132,875 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake pipe has been rubin on gearbox so it is slightly worn

slight corrosion in o/s outter sill

Fail 10 Oct 2007 132,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake pipe has been rubin on gearbox so it is slightly worn

slight corrosion in o/s outter sill

Fail 5 Oct 2007 132,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front steering inner track rods have slight play

off side middle of sill has slight rust

Pass 28 Sep 2006 129,052 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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D264 RKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D264 RKY, 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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D264 RKY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1987.

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