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D466 XRA

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,634 mi
Last recorded95,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD466 XRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 95,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 95,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 51% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 94,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,203 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,446 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 86,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 86,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,146 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

oil leak on engine

stonechip o/s headlamp glass

very heavy underside corrosion on all of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,116 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,651 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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D466 XRA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D466 XRA, 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 D466 XRA registered?

D466 XRA is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D466 XRA safe to buy?

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