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D365 CVJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,506 mi
Last recorded69,506 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD365 CVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,506 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,251 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,977 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 51,449 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,373 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D365 CVJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D365 CVJ, 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

How do I check the history of D365 CVJ?

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What year was D365 CVJ registered?

D365 CVJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D365 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D365 CVJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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