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D473 UHK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD473 UHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 152,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 152,908 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 152,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 152,843 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 152,836 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,204 miles

lift detected on all four macpherson strut top mounts with weight off , nothing detected with weight on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 151,667 miles

front & rear suspension tested with weight on

Fail 30 Nov 2018 151,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 151,432 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 151,432 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.348% CO (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 147,976 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 147,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 main on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 141,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 141,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 141,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 137,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 135,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 135,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 133,588 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 133,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 129,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 126,252 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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D473 UHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 D473 UHK, 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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D473 UHK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D473 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D473 UHK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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