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D744 CVV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,798 mi
Last recorded209,798 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD744 CVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 209,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 209,592 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 209,005 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 208,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 207,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 203,643 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 203,643 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 199,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside head light adjuster broken light held in place spring and card board

offside rear tyre rotation incorrect wrong way

Fail 6 Aug 2008 199,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside head light adjuster broken light held in place spring and card board

offside rear tyre rotation incorrect wrong way

Pass 25 Jul 2007 196,227 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 196,227 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 196,217 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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D744 CVV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D744 CVV, 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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D744 CVV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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