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D656 AGU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,751 mi
Last recorded77,751 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD656 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 77,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,644 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,644 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,484 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,335 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 77,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,596 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 76,283 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative cable in secured (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,544 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear side (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,255 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in nsf drop link

Fail 15 Sep 2014 75,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,023 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,103 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,667 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 72,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,047 miles

Dampness around rear pressure regulator valve.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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D656 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D656 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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D656 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D656 AGU safe to buy?

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