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D307 PJA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,838 mi
Last recorded125,838 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD307 PJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 125,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 125,820 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 125,808 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,657 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 125,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 123,894 miles

Rear Lower slight movement in engine mounting

Rear Lower slight movement in gearbox mounting

Fail 18 Jun 2020 123,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower slight movement in engine mounting

Rear Lower slight movement in gearbox mounting

Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 131,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 131,288 miles

main beam 'tell tail'dim

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight corrosion to brake discs all round

Fail 13 Jul 2012 117,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Slight corrosion to brake discs all round

Fail 28 Apr 2012 117,947 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 129,676 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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D307 PJA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D307 PJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D307 PJA registered?

D307 PJA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D307 PJA safe to buy?

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