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D350 URC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,219 mi
Last recorded120,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD350 URC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 120,219 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2026 120,211 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,898 miles

Offside Front Coilover suspension unit: Slight movement relative to securing nut and top mount retaining washer, but can only be detected when suspension is hung.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Only discernible with the vehicle weight on the wheels. Unable to ascertain the full amount of movement with the suspension hung. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 119,898 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Latching mechanism was seized, now freed off. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coilover suspension unit: Slight movement relative to securing nut and top mount retaining washer, but can only be detected when suspension is hung.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Clasp attaching bolt was loose in seat frame. Now tight. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Only discernible with the vehicle weight on the wheels. Unable to ascertain the full amount of movement with the suspension hung. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets blocked, now cleared. (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,750 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 117,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 117,306 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 116,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 116,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust pipe touching subframe

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 116,154 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust pipe touching subframe

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,997 miles

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

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

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

O/S fuel pipe corroded.

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,689 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear bleed nipples broken off but not leaking

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,473 miles

all coil springs corroded

o/s/r bleed nipple broken off but not leaking

Fail 7 Aug 2014 106,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all coil springs corroded

o/s/r bleed nipple broken off but not leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,691 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 93,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,790 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 89,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 89,293 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 86,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 86,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 86,967 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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D350 URC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D350 URC, 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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D350 URC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1987.

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