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D501 WJN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,972 mi
Last recorded67,972 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD501 WJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 67,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 67,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 67,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 67,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 67,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 67,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2009 67,078 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside inner cv boot split

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and has nail in it

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 55,615 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,846 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 46,846 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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D501 WJN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D501 WJN, 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 D501 WJN registered?

D501 WJN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 1987.

Is D501 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D501 WJN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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