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D663 MEC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,213 mi
Last recorded84,213 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD663 MEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,193 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 84,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 83,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 83,930 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,521 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 83,507 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,421 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 83,325 miles

front brake pipes corroded

n/s cv boot weeping

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,432 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 82,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 82,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 81,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,536 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 80,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 80,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 80,137 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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D663 MEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D663 MEC, 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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What year was D663 MEC registered?

D663 MEC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D663 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D663 MEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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