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D361 RKW

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,278 mi
Last recorded82,278 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD361 RKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,278 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2025 82,249 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,184 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,101 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2022 82,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working hose split (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded near to rear fuel pump

sign of grease from o/s front outer c v boot

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,027 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,067 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,599 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,405 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,780 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 77,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,031 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 76,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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D361 RKW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D361 RKW, 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 D361 RKW registered?

D361 RKW is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D361 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D361 RKW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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