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D759 XRN

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,028 mi
Last recorded36,028 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD759 XRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 36,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 35,986 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,975 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 35,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 35,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,826 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 35,750 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 35,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 34,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 34,302 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 34,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2012 34,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 33,768 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 33,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 33,404 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 12 May 2009 33,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 32,857 miles

DASH WARNINMG LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE FOR HEADLIGHTS WHEN SWITCHED TO MAIN BEAM AND ADVISE RECTIFICATION.

Fail 3 May 2008 32,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

DASH WARNINMG LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE FOR HEADLIGHTS WHEN SWITCHED TO MAIN BEAM AND ADVISE RECTIFICATION.

Pass 5 May 2007 32,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,157 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 32,157 miles

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

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

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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D759 XRN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D759 XRN, 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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D759 XRN is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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