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D689 AGU

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,333 mi
Last recorded121,333 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD689 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 121,333 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 121,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Rear wiper blade split @ upper fixing

Pass 4 Sep 2023 120,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Aug 2022 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer washer jet blocked

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer washer jet blocked

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working 501 bulb fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,124 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 118,972 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake reading a little low for a car of this type

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,383 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly effected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,272 miles

Central Rear exhaust rubber mount has a part that broken. However, system is fully supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,289 miles

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

slight oil leak @ engine

Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,098 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 113,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 113,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 113,396 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 113,396 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D689 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D689 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.

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What year was D689 AGU registered?

D689 AGU is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D689 AGU safe to buy?

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