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D678 GYR

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD678 GYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 109,233 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 107,949 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE, 185/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,526 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 107,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear FUEL PIPE FEROULE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,413 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 106,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,184 miles

Central Fuel hose corroded rigid fuel pipe corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,067 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,320 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 103,320 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,422 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

minor chip front screen

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 91,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 91,518 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 90,420 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 90,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,314 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 85,044 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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D678 GYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D678 GYR, 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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D678 GYR is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D678 GYR safe to buy?

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