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D475 RFR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD475 RFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside drivers door difficult to open from outside

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

screen washer jets slightly weak flow still enough to clear windscreen

Pass 13 May 2024 120,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 120,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 119,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 117,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,440 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 112,448 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 112,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,000 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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D475 RFR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D475 RFR, 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 D475 RFR registered?

D475 RFR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 1987.

Is D475 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D475 RFR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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