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D715 GUC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,768 mi
Last recorded154,768 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD715 GUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 154,768 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 154,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 154,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 154,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 154,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 153,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 153,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 153,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 150,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 150,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 145,993 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 145,991 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front wipers could be better

Pass 27 Apr 2017 143,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 142,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 142,299 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 142,299 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 139,370 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs very poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2013 139,369 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

park brake cable rubbing on n/s/r tyre

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 136,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front sill slight corrosion

offside front sill slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2011 136,221 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front sill slight corrosion

offside front sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2009 53,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine burning oil

nearside rear tyre deflated

Fail 18 May 2009 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine burning oil

nearside rear tyre deflated

Pass 23 May 2008 49,087 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2008 49,087 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 44,289 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2006 39,585 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

water leak

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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D715 GUC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D715 GUC, 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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D715 GUC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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