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D298 UTL

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,675 mi
Last recorded138,675 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 UTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 138,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 137,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

windscreen wipers not fully tested.

Pass 3 May 2024 136,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded.

gear linkage badly worn.

rear exhaust box not supported by manufactures original means.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 136,067 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front floor corroded.

gear linkage badly worn.

rear exhaust box not supported by manufactures original means.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 133,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 133,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 133,090 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,048 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 132,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bound in carrier (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,078 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 128,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,440 miles

Offside Front floor corr/holed

Offside Rear brake backing plate cro/holed

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2017 126,440 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front floor corr/holed

Offside Rear brake backing plate cro/holed

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2011 125,457 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 125,456 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 123,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 119,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 119,101 miles

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

Oil leak

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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D298 UTL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D298 UTL, 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 D298 UTL registered?

D298 UTL is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1987.

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