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D525 BGM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD525 BGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 81,511 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 181,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front seats slightly loose

Fail 20 Jul 2016 181,437 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable knotted park brake (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front seats slightly loose

Pass 10 Jun 2010 157,905 miles

Both headlamps not of OE equipment . pattern acceptable but not clear .

Exhaust non OE , secure gas tight and not exceptionally noisey

Important , car fitted with multi-fit road wheels . it has been observed before these wheels do not fit correctly onto vehicle hubs , professional checking recommended.

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

Ride height lowered by non OE suspen sion components

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

both top front strut mounts . nylock nuts only just locking onto nylon inserts , professional checking and or slimmer nuts fitted.

front and rear bumpers not of OE construction , builders foam visible internally , security suspect .

fuel filler cap . non OE with modified tank neck mount , please observe .

Fail 9 Jun 2010 157,902 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery not secure

non oe bumpers fitted

non standard exhaust fitted noise acceptable

non standard suspension strut and springs fitted

non standard wheel set fitted

offside and nearside top strut mounting nuts just bearing on nylon locking nuts recommend stripping and inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2009 157,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake hose insecure.

Offside front brake hose insecure.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 157,786 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake hose insecure.

Offside front brake hose insecure.

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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D525 BGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D525 BGM, 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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D525 BGM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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