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D299 HJD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 HJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,182 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,113 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 106,113 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 104,862 miles

Boot lid don't stay up

Centre exhaust rubber broken exhaust still supported

Cracks to inner sidewall of both rear tyres

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has cracks to its tread

Oil leak on engine

Scratches to windscreen caused by a defective wiper blade

Fail 14 May 2016 104,826 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Boot lid don't stay up

Centre exhaust rubber broken exhaust still supported

Cracks to inner sidewall of both rear tyres

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre has cracks to its tread

Oil leak on engine

Scratches to windscreen caused by a defective wiper blade

Pass 27 May 2015 104,195 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking to inner sidewall & tread

Fail 27 May 2015 104,195 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking to inner sidewall & tread

Pass 23 May 2014 111,565 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2013 110,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

windscreen marked by previous damaged wiper blade

Fail 18 May 2013 110,950 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen marked by previous damaged wiper blade

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,846 miles

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 29 May 2012 110,844 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 110,837 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2007 110,164 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 110,162 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 110,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r light lens full of water

o/s/r tyre puncture in two places

play in steering rack

rear bench seat insecure

slight play in n/s/r 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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D299 HJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D299 HJD, 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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D299 HJD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1987.

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