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D667 DPV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,565 mi
Last recorded159,565 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD667 DPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 159,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 159,560 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper motor siezed (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front & rear suspension components corroded

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft / gearbox seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 159,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filler Pipe Corroded

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 159,558 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filler Pipe Corroded

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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D667 DPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D667 DPV, 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 D667 DPV registered?

D667 DPV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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