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D378 SUD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,799 mi
Last recorded167,799 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD378 SUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 167,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer small hole in rubber cv boot

Pass 7 Apr 2025 164,777 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 175,868 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 175,850 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working switch (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 189,154 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 189,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022
Fail 9 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2014 184,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 184,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 192,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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D378 SUD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D378 SUD, 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 D378 SUD registered?

D378 SUD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D378 SUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D378 SUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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