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D323 DOY

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,300 mi
Last recorded104,300 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD323 DOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 103,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 103,020 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,290 miles

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

Rear axle beam bushes perished but no excessive play

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 98,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 May 2011 95,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 93,399 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 93,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 87,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 15 May 2008 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2008 86,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 84,017 miles

Main beam warning light dim.

Fail 15 May 2006 84,017 miles

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

Main beam warning light dim.

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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D323 DOY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D323 DOY, 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 D323 DOY registered?

D323 DOY is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 1987.

Is D323 DOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D323 DOY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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