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D393 AMO

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,677 mi
Last recorded142,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD393 AMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 142,677 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 142,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,473 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 142,032 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 141,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,188 miles

Rear Exhaust sitting on rear axle beam.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 141,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust sitting on rear axle beam.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,970 miles

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,462 miles

Central Rear Brake readings low but passed.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls.

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 10 Apr 2018 140,462 miles

Central Rear Brake readings low but passed.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls.

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Jun 2016 140,057 miles

Both outer cv boots slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 139,031 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 139,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 139,000 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 136,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 135,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 133,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 133,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 132,463 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 130,547 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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D393 AMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D393 AMO, 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 D393 AMO registered?

D393 AMO is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D393 AMO safe to buy?

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