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D505 RNK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,817 mi
Last recorded105,817 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD505 RNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 105,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 105,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 104,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 104,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,313 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,521 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,664 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,739 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade has started to split.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,054 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 15,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

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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D505 RNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D505 RNK, 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 D505 RNK registered?

D505 RNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 1987.

Is D505 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D505 RNK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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