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D36 TMJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,593 mi
Last recorded106,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD36 TMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 106,593 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 106,593 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 106,593 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,598 miles

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

General corrosion under vehicle to chassis, body and various suspension components, nothing considered excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split on inner sidewall and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 106,593 miles

Coolant leak

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket broken and rear rubber broken. Still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,580 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 106,580 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 106,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 101,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,417 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 98,400 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 97,670 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 97,670 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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D36 TMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D36 TMJ, 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 D36 TMJ registered?

D36 TMJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 1987.

Is D36 TMJ safe to buy?

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