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D733 TTJ

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,665 mi
Last recorded174,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD733 TTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 174,665 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 174,665 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE MOUNTING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 174,389 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroed

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2023 174,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 174,152 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corsion

Offside Rear outer sill slight corsion

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 173,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s o/s rear outer sill area slight coresion

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2019 173,484 miles

both outer sills slight corrsion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 173,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 172,514 miles

both rear tyres close to limits

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 172,153 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 170,030 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 170,030 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 168,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 167,520 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 154,296 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 154,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,977 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 14,977 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 146,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2007 146,479 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 142,957 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 139,524 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 139,524 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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D733 TTJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D733 TTJ, 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 D733 TTJ registered?

D733 TTJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 1987.

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