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D420 TFC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,738 mi
Last recorded141,738 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 TFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 141,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 141,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 141,274 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 140,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 139,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 139,065 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 137,651 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 137,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 136,653 miles

ADVISE DIP SWITCH STARTING TO WEAR

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORROED

ADVISE METAL BRAKE PIPS ACROSS REAR AXLE SLIGHT CORROED

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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D420 TFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D420 TFC, 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 D420 TFC registered?

D420 TFC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 1987.

Is D420 TFC safe to buy?

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