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D717 NRH

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,228 mi
Last recorded92,228 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 NRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,340 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 91,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 91,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,630 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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D717 NRH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D717 NRH, 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

How do I check the history of D717 NRH?

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What year was D717 NRH registered?

D717 NRH is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D717 NRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D717 NRH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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