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D562 WPC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,883 mi
Last recorded83,883 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD562 WPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 83,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,953 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,729 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,758 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,763 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,580 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,521 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 68,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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D562 WPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D562 WPC, 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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D562 WPC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1987.

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