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D60 BNR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,623 mi
Last recorded57,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD60 BNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 57,623 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,294 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,011 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 56,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,507 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre craking

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,369 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking due to age

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,264 miles

Off side outer sill corroded.

Off side rear tyre badly cracking.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,151 miles

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

Some rear brake imbalance present.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,660 miles

slight damage on off rear flexable brake hose

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,009 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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D60 BNR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D60 BNR, 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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D60 BNR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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