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D672 RTM

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD672 RTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 81,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,661 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 81,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,647 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,609 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 81,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre aged and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre aged and cracked

Offside Front tyre aged and cracked

Offside Rear tyre aged and cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2016 81,516 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre aged and cracked

Nearside Rear tyre aged and cracked

Offside Front tyre aged and cracked

Offside Rear tyre aged and cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,409 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 81,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 80,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,934 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Nov 2007 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Nearside Front 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 24 Nov 2006 70,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,111 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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D672 RTM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D672 RTM, 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 D672 RTM registered?

D672 RTM is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1987.

Is D672 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D672 RTM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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