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D70 UNK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,434 mi
Last recorded137,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD70 UNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 137,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 137,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 136,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 136,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,348 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,816 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 132,328 miles

o/s/rear coil spring end broken

Pass 12 Nov 2011 130,659 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 129,984 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 129,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe badly corroded

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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D70 UNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D70 UNK, 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 D70 UNK registered?

D70 UNK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D70 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D70 UNK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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