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D40 PNF

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 PNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,009 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,946 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,291 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,219 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,145 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,969 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,423 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 90,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 87,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

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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D40 PNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D40 PNF, 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 D40 PNF registered?

D40 PNF is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D40 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 PNF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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