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D742 HYK

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

165,363 mi
Last recorded165,363 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD742 HYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 165,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 164,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 164,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 164,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 163,642 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 163,642 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 163,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front brake backing plate loose

Offside Front macpherson strut top bearing has some play

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

petrol filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 162,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner brake backing plate loose

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 162,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank corroded on edges and damp

Nearside Front brake backing plate loose

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 162,554 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel pump ()

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover detached

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 162,492 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel pump ()

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover detached

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose metal ends deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 162,327 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 161,787 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 161,728 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 161,373 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.Reversing lights not working

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 161,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded.Reversing lights not working

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 161,086 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 161,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 160,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 160,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 159,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 159,569 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 159,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 158,582 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 157,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 157,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2008 157,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 157,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D742 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D742 HYK, 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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D742 HYK is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1987.

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