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D617 JLJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,276 mi
Last recorded199,276 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 JLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 199,276 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 199,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner non obligatory main beam headlamp inop

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 199,270 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster screw seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened blistered by arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 200,073 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 199,955 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 199,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 199,855 miles

exhaust has slight blow at centre join

exhaust rubber slightly perished

Fail 10 Mar 2018 199,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has slight blow at centre join

exhaust rubber slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 199,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 198,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 198,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 198,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2014 198,099 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2011 196,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 198,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 188,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 188,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 176,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 176,567 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 165,591 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 165,591 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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D617 JLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D617 JLJ, 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 D617 JLJ registered?

D617 JLJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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